Accounting Assistant

Jellyfish

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are. Jellyfish is a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and data experts, all united to empower brands in their digital journey. Our passion for innovation and commitment to embracing diverse perspectives are at the heart of what we do. We excel at challenging the status quo, reinventing marketing norms, and creating influential stories that resonate with global audiences. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfillment go hand in hand. Job Description Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller you will create impact within our accounting team while you seek and implement solutions to improve processes. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Intercompany reconciliations. * Journal Entries. * Payroll reconciliations. * Balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of month end folder reporting. * P&L analysis. * Accruals and prepayment reviews. * Revenue reconciliations. * VAT returns for regions. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. * 2+ years of experience in an Accounting position. * Compliance orientation. * Deep understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting requirements. Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English. Additional Information Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs. 💰 Savings fund: You'll save 5% of your monthly income and Jellyfish will contribute the same amount you save to your savings fund. 💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours. 🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to talentacquisition@jellyfish.com.

Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft is looking to hire a motivated Specialist to join our Finance Transformation Team. As a key member of the Office of Finance Transformation, you will partner closely with finance SMEs to analyze and document how things work today and then standardize, redesign, and optimize cross-functional finance processes for tomorrow. You’ll apply your finance and accounting experience—and your strong instincts for how processes should work—to drive efficiency and performance through automation, smarter tools and technology, and better workflows, while ensuring that our processes are measurable and scalable. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be expected to dig in, build things, and make a real impact in shaping our Finance org for the future. This role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of finance processes, systems, and cross-functional stakeholders. We’re committed to cross-training on tools and technical skills to support your long-term development. This is a high-visibility, high-learning role where you’ll make a meaningful impact on how finance operates at scale. This role is right for you if you are * Someone who gets things done—you don’t just document a problem, you build the solution * Comfortable rolling up your sleeves: equally at home in a process walkthrough and building a working solution in a spreadsheet, BI tool, or automation platform * Forward-thinking and tech-curious, with a mindset of continuous improvement * Able to bridge business needs with technical solutions * Naturally collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through * Excited by the opportunity to reimagine finance in a digital-first world RESPONSIBILITIES: We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, initiative, and a bias toward action. In this role, you’ll grow your skills by working on high-impact projects alongside experienced teammates. Your responsibilities may include: * Workflow Enhancement & Automation: Streamline and automate processes and explore automation solutions (e.g., ERP enhancements, integration platforms, RPA, or AI-powered tools) to drive scalability and accuracy. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Tech, and other teams to implement transformation projects. Support training and change management to ensure smooth adoption of new processes. * Process Analysis & Documentation: Document and analyze current-state finance workflows to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and visualize future-state processes. * Performance Measurement & Insights: Contribute to defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of improvements and transformation efforts, while providing data-driven insights and ideas for continuous improvement. * Technology & Tool Effectiveness: Participate in evaluating finance systems and tools, helping ensure they support data visibility and efficient operations. EXPERIENCE: We’re not looking for perfection—we’re looking for someone eager to learn, take initiative, and roll up their sleeves. If you check many of these boxes and are excited about developing the rest, we’d love to hear from you: * Fluent in English (written and verbal), with the capability to partner effectively across distributed teams. * BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering or quantitative field * 2+ years of accounting, finance, or transformation-related experience, ideally within a tech company or multinational shared services hub * Demonstrated interest in or exposure to business process analysis—you understand how finance workflows connect and where friction lives * Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and familiarity with other Microsoft or Google Workspace tools * Familiarity with core financial ecosystems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday) paired with experience in modern data architecture (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake) * Hands-on experience with, or proven ability to quickly learn modern automation/ETL/BI tools such as Workato, UiPath, Alteryx, Hex, Thoughtspot * Analytical and problem-solving mindset; able to identify inefficiencies and think through and build practical solutions * Ability to use SQL or Python to extract data, audit workflows, and build insights independently. * An experimental mindset—excited to test and apply emerging tech (like AI and predictive analytics) to manual finance tasks. * Comfortable stepping into undefined, messy processes and building a structured solution from scratch. * High operational standards, but a strong preference for building a working prototype over talking about abstract strategy. Please submit your resume in English.

Lyft

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft Ads is one of the fastest-growing businesses within Lyft, building a first-of-its-kind mobility advertising platform. As the Financial Analyst, you'll be a core finance partner to a high-velocity, scaling business by translating complex commercial activity into clean financials, sharp insights, and executive-ready narratives. This role sits at the intersection of accounting rigor and strategic finance. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Financial Close: Own month end processes and actualization of the Ads P&L, including revenue, expenses, and headcount, and ensure all data is accurate and organized efficiently. * FP&A Reporting: Drive variance analyses and forecasting for Finance and Ads leadership on a weekly basis. Own all budget, actuals, and forecast variance analyses and provide forward-looking insights on revenue/expense trends. * Budget Management: Approve and own spend across the rapidly growing business. Collaborate with procurement and business operations to understand vendor usage and ROI to the business.  * Ads Reporting: Provide reporting for campaign margins, account growth, and sales rep efficiency routinely. Build relationships with cross functional teams to deliver well-rounded, thoughtful insights. * Executive Presentation: Translate dense data into clean, executive-ready Google Slides for VP- and C-suite reviews. EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field. * Strong accounting background preferred. FP&A and/or advertising experience is helpful but not required. * Advanced Excel/Google Sheets knowledge: you are able to comfortably dig through spreadsheets, even ones you have not built. * Curiosity and comfortability with ambiguity: you possess the ability to research and present your findings with little historicals and guidance. * Attention to detail: you are extremely thorough with your reviews and can understand the bigger picture from the data. * Professional fluency in English is required. Please submit your resume in English.