JOB DESCRIPTION

A Little Bit about Kwalee…

Kwalee is a games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK, which boasts more than 1 billion installs on mobile platforms with games such as Teacher Simulator, Draw it, Bake It, Shootout 3D, Rocket Sky! and Line Up: Draw the Criminal. The company also publishes a growing catalogue of PC and console titles including Eternal Hope, Tens, Scathe, and Wildmender along with the upcoming titles ROBOBEAT, Space Chef, The Precinct and The Spirit of the Samurai.

Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, who is joined by a fast-growing team of global gaming experts with studios in the UK, India, Portugal and China and remote team members all over the world, Kwalee is on the lookout for high-quality games to publish on all platforms and encourages developers to get in touch.

Outside of its games, Kwalee is also highly active in the industry, as an ambassador of not-for-profit organisation Women in Games and a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect.
 

What’s In It For You?

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote/ WFH is the norm

Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best

Profit sharing scheme - we win, you win 

Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA

Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind

On site gym - take care of yourself

Relocation support - available

Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Ninja Warrior

Creative Wednesdays - come together to play games, share the latest trends and celebrate the success of teammates

Are You Up To The Challenge?

As Senior Finance Executive (Chartered Accountant) you will be a vital member of the finance team and help to make important financial decisions to ensure the company can grow rapidly.

 

 Your Team Mates

Our finance team shoulders the responsibility of monitoring the financial health of the entire company. They reason with logic, are accurate with numbers, and grasp what adds or brings tangible value to the business. And they do it with great optimism and humour.

 

What Does The Job Actually Involve?

Lead the accounting and bookkeeping for subsidiaries in China, France and Portugal

Ensure the accounting and reporting carried out by the local accountants is completed accurately and in line with Group reporting 

Ensure each company adheres to Group finance and accounting policies and has robust financial controls

Manage the cash requirements for each company and prepare/assist weekly payment runs˙

Ensure that all tax filings/returns and payments are made in a timely manner

Liaise with local tax advisors to ensure Kwalee is maximising tax relief

Ensure all statutory filings are completed in a timely manner

Preparation/review of monthly payroll

Preparing analytical review summaries explaining the month on month movements

Work closely with other departments to ensure appropriate costs, budgets and processes are adhered to

Your Hard Skills

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role

Fully qualified accountant (ICAI, ACCA, ACA)

High attention to detail

Strong spreadsheet skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Dynamic and highly organised

Ideally passion for games

Your Soft Skills

Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. 

We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.