Job Title: Executive / Senior Executive, Finance & Accounts.
Location: Magpie Nest Group HQ
Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)
Working Days: Sunday to Thursday (5 days per week)
Working Hours: 10.00 am - 7.00 pm
Do you get excited about building financial systems from the ground up and turning data into actionable insights? Do you want to play a key role in the growth of a dynamic holding company with diverse ventures? If so, Magpie Nest wants you!
Magpie Nest is a holding company with a portfolio of exciting ventures in the UK, USA, and Bangladesh. We're not your typical company – we're building our financial infrastructure to provide real insights, not just generate basic reports. We currently use Google Sheets, believing that a deep understanding of our needs must come before implementing off-the-shelf software. We need a passionate and skilled Assistant Manager to help us create "killer" accounting and finance systems and deliver the data-driven stories that will drive our strategic decisions.
This isn't just a bookkeeping role. You'll be a key partner to the Group CEO, Chairman, and other key stakeholders (CEOs of ventures), analyzing data, identifying trends, and presenting findings in a way that informs critical business choices. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, build something amazing, and have a significant impact, this is your opportunity.
Our Core Values (Alignment is Non-Negotiable):
- We strive for excellence and continuous improvement with great vision.
- We aim to grow together with loyalty, dedication, and a collective mindset.
- We value honest and direct communication.
What You’ll Do:
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Financial Systems Development:
- Design and implement scalable accounting and finance processes using Google Sheets (initially).
- Develop a deep understanding of our diverse business operations to create tailored financial systems.
- Help us migrate to an ERP or accounting system in the near future.
- Evaluate and recommend future ERP or accounting software solutions based on our evolving needs.
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Reporting & Analysis:
- Generate timely and accurate conventional financial reports (e.g., Balance Sheets, Income Statements).
- Develop unorthodox reports and analyses to provide unique insights into business performance.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Translate complex data into clear, concise, and compelling stories for the Group CEO, Chairman, and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare Management Accounts for all the ventures.
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Strategic Support:
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with various departments across our ventures to gather data and ensure accuracy.
- Support the Group CEO, Chairman, and other key stakeholders with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain the company's chart of accounts.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare and present financial reports to the Group CEO, Chairman, and other key stakeholders.
- Analyze variances and provide explanations for fluctuations.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
What You Bring:
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Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA/CA/ICMA part qualification is a plus).
- Prior experience in working in the UK & USA markets.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in accounting/finance, preferably in a multi-business environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets (or Excel).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Values and Qualities:
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn.
- The mindset to work beyond hours if needed to deliver meaningful reports.
- Willingness to be flexible with work hours to accommodate occasional communication during UK business hours.
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Cultural Fit:
- Embraces Magpie Nest's core values of striving for excellence and continuous improvement with great vision, growing together with loyalty, dedication, and a collective mindset, and valuing honest and direct communication.
- A collaborative spirit and a passion for building something great.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with multiple business types or industries.
- Experience with financial modeling.
- Familiarity with accounting software implementation.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to build something truly impactful.
- A dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Direct interaction with the Group CEO, Chairman, and other key stakeholders.
- A chance to make a real difference in the success of our ventures.
- Competitive salary and benefits (to be discussed based on experience).
Salary: Negotiable. We will match the industry standard. The exact compensation will depend on experience & expertise.
Benefits:
- Friday & Saturday - Weekends
- Health Insurance
- Yearly performance appraisals
- 2 festive bonuses in a year
- Parental leaves
- Compassionate leaves
- Complimentary tea/coffee.
- Indoor & Outdoor games with the team
- Excellent and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression.
Application Deadline: 7th February, 2025
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this unique opportunity here. In your cover letter, please describe a time you used data to tell a story that influenced a business decision.
or Send your résumé to career@magpienestgroup.com with the subject line: “ Executive / Senior Executive, Finance & Accounts Application.”
We look forward to hearing from you!
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