Tide - Specialist - Finance Policy & Procedure (7-10 yrs)

About Tide:

At Tide, we are building a finance platform designed to save small businesses time and money.

We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Launched in 2017, Tide is now used by over 1 million small businesses across the world and is available to UK, Indian and German SMEs.

Headquartered in central London, with offices in Sofia, Hyderabad, Delhi, Berlin and Belgrade, Tide employs over 2000 employees.

Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new markets and always looking for passionate and driven people.

Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money.

About The Role:

- As a Policy & Procedures Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Tide's global Finance function.

- Your primary responsibility will be to develop, document, and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices, and mitigate risk.

- You will serve as a subject matter expert in Financial Accounting and Operations, interpreting relevant regulations and advising on Tide's approach to compliance.

- Working closely with Financial Reporting & Control, FP&A, Treasury, Reconciliations, and Procurement, you will ensure that key business processes are accurately translated into procedures, with embedded quality assurance and control measures.

- Additionally, you will collaborate with the 2nd Line of Defense (2LOD) to align on policy approaches, providing constructive challenges where recommendations are either excessive or insufficiently rigorous.

As the Finance Policy & Procedure Specialist you'll be:.

- Develop and Maintain Comprehensive Policies and Procedures.

Document key finance and accounting processes, including:.

- Accounts Payable/Receivable.

- Cash Management.

- Revenue Recognition.

- Expense Management.

- Financial Reporting.

- Budgeting and Forecasting.

- Tax Compliance.

Internal Controls:

- Ensure all policies and procedures are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.

- Conduct regular reviews to identify improvements and maintain compliance with evolving regulations and best practices.

Conduct Process Mapping and Analysis:

- Utilize process mapping techniques to document and analyze existing workflows.

- Identify key control points and potential risks within each process.

- Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.

Provide Training and Support:

- Deliver training sessions on new and existing policies and procedures for Finance team members.

- Offer ongoing guidance on policy and procedure-related inquiries.

Ensure Compliance:

- Monitor adherence to established policies and procedures across the Finance function.

- Investigate deviations and work with management to implement corrective actions.

- Stay Informed of Regulatory Changes and Best Practices.

- Track developments in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

- Update policies and procedures accordingly to maintain compliance.

Project Management:

- Oversee the implementation of new policies and procedures.

- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and adoption.

What We Are Looking For:\

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 7+ years of experience in a finance/accounting role with a focus on policies and procedures.

- Proven expertise in developing and maintaining policies and procedures.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices.

- Experience in process mapping and analysis techniques.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong organizational and time management abilities.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Experience with accounting software (e.g , NetSuite, SAP) is a plus.

- Experience in a finance, banking, or regulated environment is a plus.

What You Will Get In Return:

Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans:.

Self & Family Health Insurance.

Term & Life Insurance.

OPD Benefits.

Mental wellbeing through Plumm.

Learning & Development Budget.

WFH Setup allowance.

15 days of Privilege leaves.

12 days of Casual leaves.

12 days of Sick leaves.

3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities.

Stock Options.

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING :

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration.

Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE.

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture.

Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.

We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status.

We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success.

Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members' diverse needs and lives.

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone's voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences.

We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs.

We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone's voice is heard.

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