Job Description

ABOUT US:

Gisou is born out of a passion for bees and haircare, based on a six-generation beekeeping heritage, our products are inspired by and made with the finest, sustainably sourced ingredients from our very own Mirsalehi Bee Garden.

At Gisou we are on a mission to share our HONEY GLOW. As a rapidly growing scale-up, we're dedicated to crafting iconic beauty products, and building a world-class team to drive our vision and brand forward. We are talent obsessed and deeply believe that the raw skills of our people, and their collective brilliance is what makes us truly extraordinary! 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Finance Specialist is responsible for managing end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR), and Financial Control activities to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cash flow management, compliance with internal controls, and efficient financial operations. This role acts as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, supports month-end and year-end close activities, and drives continuous process improvements across Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and proactively follow up on overdue invoices.
• Allocate incoming customer payments and reconcile customer accounts across multiple bank accounts and currencies.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, customer disputes, short payments, and unapplied cash.
• Issue credit notes and maintain accurate customer account balances.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Support credit control activities, customer aging analysis, cash collection targets, and DSO improvement initiatives.
• Monitor customer receipts and contribute to effective cash flow management.
• Drive continuous improvements and automation initiatives within the Order-to-Cash process.

Financial Control & Accounting

• Support local finance teams in daily accounting activities, including monitoring AR ledgers and performing bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset accounting.
• Create, review, and reconcile balance sheet accounts and relevant profit and loss accounts.
• Investigate and follow up on outstanding or unreconciled items.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations related to payment methods, fixed assets, prepayments, gift cards, loyalty programs, and other account balances.
• Prepare VAT-related information and provide data to relevant stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain strong financial controls and identify potential risks or process weaknesses.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate financial processes and controls.
• Participate in and support new finance system implementations and business improvement projects.
• Contribute to process standardization, efficiency initiatives, and best practices within the finance function.
• Regularly communicate potential issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to management.

Provide backup support for Accounts Payable activities when required, including invoice processing, payments, and other AP-related activities, to ensure business continuity during absence or peak workload periods.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and general accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, VAT compliance, and month-end close processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Key Competencies

• Financial Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Process Improvement Mindset
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Time Management and Prioritization
• Compliance and Risk Awareness
• Team Collaboration

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 1 day of remote working per week.
• Subsidised fresh daily lunch via our partner Feedr, plus drinks and snacks provided in the office.
• Regular team activities and drinks.
• Contribution towards ClassPass membership.
• Mental health support via OpenUp.
• Ability to lease a bike with a small employer contribution.
• Every year, you’ll receive a personal employee gift card.

At Gisou, you’ll be part of an ambitious, fast-growing beauty company with an international, dynamic, and collaborative atmosphere. You’ll join a team of creative powerhouses and bold thinkers who bring out the best in each other and work together to build something iconic.

Growth here isn’t a side benefit it’s part of the journey. As our business continues to evolve globally, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stretch your skills, push your boundaries, and shape the future of beauty with us.

INTERESTED?

We can't wait to hear from you!