Accountant – Cyprus Office

About the role

Cognyte is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its Cyprus office. You will support the finance team by handling day‑to‑day accounting, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting and bookkeeping activities with accuracy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and management accounts.
• Execute balance‑sheet reconciliations for AP, AR, payroll, accruals, pre‑payments, fixed assets and inter‑company balances.
• Conduct trial balance and general ledger reviews during month‑end and quarter‑end closes.
• Post journal entries, accruals, pre‑payments and other accounting adjustments.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing processes to meet deadlines.
• Assist with statutory audits, tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Provide payroll accounting support and ensure related compliance.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, banks and internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Certified Accountant or pursuing certification (advantageous).
• Knowledge of IFRS; US GAAP knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent English – spoken, written and read.
• Strong organizational, time‑management and attention‑to‑detail skills.

Required skills

• IFRS accounting standards.
• US GAAP (optional).
• Oracle accounting system (advantageous).
• Advanced database systems.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Word.