Location: Canada (Remote)
Employment: Service Agreement (Full-time) - Official Employment (after probation period)
Department: Finance
Reports to: CEO Canada / Group CFO
From MSB compliance to merchant settlements, from reconciliations to regulatory reporting - Skogos is where structured finance meets fast-moving fintech.
We are a global fintech holding building and scaling payment infrastructure across multiple verticals: low-risk, high-risk, crypto, and emerging markets. PSPs, processing platforms, merchant infrastructure - we donβt just advise, we build and operate.
As we launch and scale Skogos Canada, we are looking for a Canada-based Accountant / Bookkeeper who will own day-to-day financial operations, ensure regulatory accuracy, and bring financial clarity to a fast-growing fintech entity.
This role requires physical presence in Canada and fluency in Russian or Ukrainian (in addition to English).
Your Mission
Ensure financial clarity, regulatory accuracy, and operational stability for Skogos Canada.
You will build and maintain accounting processes that support a regulated fintech entity - from bookkeeping and reconciliations to reporting and audit readiness.
What You Will Do
Financial Operations & Bookkeeping
- Maintain full-cycle bookkeeping for the Canadian entity
- Record and reconcile daily transactions (merchant settlements, processing flows, operational expenses)
- Perform bank, PSP, and internal ledger reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Prepare and process payments
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Support MSB-related financial reporting requirements
- Assist in preparation of reports for regulators and financial partners
- Ensure proper documentation and audit-ready financial records
- Coordinate with external accountants and auditors
Reporting & Control
- Prepare monthly financial statements and internal management reports
- Monitor cash flow and operational balances
- Track revenue, fees, processing volumes, and cost structures
- Identify discrepancies and financial risks early
Process & Structure
- Build structured accounting workflows suitable for a fintech environment
- Implement controls around settlements and merchant payouts
- Optimize reporting accuracy and financial transparency
- Work closely with operations, compliance, and leadership
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience & Background
- 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in Canada
- Experience with regulated businesses (MSB, fintech, PSP, financial services) is a strong advantage
- Strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and tax framework
- Experience working with multi-currency transactions
- Fintech, payments, or high-volume transaction environment is highly preferred
Hard Skills
- Full-cycle bookkeeping expertise
- Strong reconciliation skills (bank, payment providers, settlements)
- Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills
- Understanding of financial controls and reporting structures
- Knowledge of Canadian tax filings (GST/HST, payroll, corporate tax coordination)
Soft Skills
- Structured and detail-oriented - you catch what others miss
- Ownership mindset - if numbers donβt match, you fix them
- Calm under pressure in high-volume environments
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setup
- Clear communicator across finance and operations
Languages
- English - fluent
- Russian or Ukrainian - fluent (required)
Location Requirement
- Must be physically located in Canada
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
Why Skogos?
- Be part of launching and scaling a Canadian fintech entity
- Direct exposure to global payment infrastructure
- High-impact role in a regulated environment
- Remote-first, performance-driven culture
- Opportunity to grow into Senior Accountant / Finance Lead as the entity scales