International Accountant/VAT Analyst - Platform

[https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/586ac3cb-f234-40cf-96fd-3daae8c41309/3a2721ac-0cf6-4bb5-a785-483b8d1018c3/Ashby_header.png] What should you know about SKELAR? It's a venture builder — in other words, a company that builds companies. Together with founders, we create consumer businesses that become leaders in global markets across EdTech, Mental Health, Petcare, FashionTech, and beyond. Our teams build tech products that win recognition from Product Hunt and The Webby Awards, earn thousands of glowing Trustpilot reviews, and reach over 10 million users worldwide. That kind of impact doesn't happen by accident — it starts with exceptional people, and our people are our top priority. We've built an environment where expertise meets opportunity, and where there's no ceiling on what you can achieve. Now we're looking for the kind of people who don't just want a job — they want a challenge. We are looking for a structured and detail-oriented International Accountant to join our International Reporting and Tax Compliance team. In this role, you will take ownership of VAT reporting processes for Cyprus companies and help build and scale our international accounting function. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with financial data, building clear processes, and improving them through automation and technology. If you are someone who loves structured systems, notices every discrepancy in a dataset, and enjoys turning complex information into clear insights — this role is for you. You will work with multiple international entities and support VAT compliance across our growing portfolio of global tech businesses. What you will do: — Coordinate the collection and organization of invoices and supporting documentation required for VAT reporting across Cyprus entities; — Process financial documents using AI tools to extract and structure financial data; — Prepare and review VAT reports, validating the completeness and accuracy of financial information; — Communicate and coordinate with external tax consultants in Cyprus, providing reporting packages and supporting documentation; — Review and approve VAT returns prepared by external advisors, ensuring compliance and accuracy before submission; — Lead the VAT refund process in Cyprus, coordinating documentation and managing communication with advisors and stakeholders; — Prepare VAT-related analytics and insights to support internal decision-making and financial planning; — Participate in building and developing the international accounting function within SKELAR; — Identify opportunities to automate and improve VAT reporting processes, implementing solutions that increase efficiency and data quality. Skills and experience needed to join the board: — Experience in accounting, finance, or tax (Big 4, consulting firms, or international businesses will be a plus); — Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and document workflows; — Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain high data accuracy; — Structured thinking and strong organizational skills; — Analytical mindset and ability to work with financial data; — Interest in process optimization and automation; — Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; — Upper-intermediate English (both written and spoken); — Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of processes. We are especially excited to meet someone who: — Loves structure, clarity, and well-organized financial processes; — Has a natural perfectionist mindset and high standards for accuracy; — Enjoys improving systems and building smarter ways of working; — Takes pride in creating processes that scale with the business. At SKELAR, we've built an environment where people can grow, build, and do the most meaningful work of their careers: — SKELAR Platform. The operational backbone of our venture builder. It exists to help founders move faster and easier — so business teams can stay laser-focused on the product while 10+ specialized Pla