Five billion people in the world do not have access to safe and affordable surgery, and this is a problem everywhere, not just in developing countries. At Proximie, we are focused on solving this and many other global challenges in healthcare to increase productivity, remove workforce shortages and improve patient safety around the world. Proximie is the platform uniquely designed to enhance operating room experiences globally by seamlessly combining telepresence, content management, and data insights. With Proximie, it’s about centralizing the data from the operating room, making it safely accessible, and digitally connected.

Here's what sets us apart, we’re the only platform to offer all the following:

Telepresence: Enabling live collaboration with peers or students remotely. Sharing the operating room experience without boundaries; with four views, privacy features, annotation, and chat.

Content Management: Enables the ability to record, store, and share surgical content safely in a Netflix like library of procedures.

Data Insights: Enables the ability to assess and improve operating room productivity. Real-time insights empower better decision-making.

Proximie was Founded in 2016 by Dr. Nadine Hachach Haram, an NHS surgeon and is headquartered in London with offices in the United States and Lebanon. Proximie has around 100 employees today and is deployed in over 50 countries.

Check out Nadine’s Origins Story here: https://www.proximie.com/about-us/

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Finance (based in London) and have responsibility for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations for Proximie, including the monthly financial close and preparation of monthly management accounts. This is a critical role in ensuring the efficiency of the daily financial operations of the business whilst also supporting across a variety of high impact, strategic and business critical projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an incredible journey at Proximie as the business continues to scale working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and healthcare.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a qualified accountant, smart, confident and an excellent communicator, and be able to act without guidance. You will need to build strong relationships with our executive team and proactively support the Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer as needed. Your agility and attention to detail will be key in navigating our fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day financial operations and reporting, including:
• Preparing management accounts and managing the monthly financial close process.
• Preparation of monthly financial reports, including the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting for the UK, US, Lebanese and other group companies.
• Preparing customer invoices and statements.
• Processing and reviewing employee payroll, pensions, and expenses.
• Processing and reviewing supplier invoices and statements.
• Organizing payment runs and managing working capital.
• Preparing bank, corporate card, fixed assets, and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of VAT/GST and other tax returns and computations.
• Support in the preparation of statutory accounts, including liaising with external advisors.
• Lead the annual financial audit, including liaising with external auditors and preparing supporting information as required.
• Manage a team of two accountants based in Lebanon.
• Work closely with and respond to requests for information from external service providers, including auditors, advisers, banks, and government and regulatory authorities.
• Provide insightful information and expectations to the Director of Finance to aid in long-term and short-term decision making and strategy, including identifying areas for process improvement and cost management.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
• Manage and monitor KPIs, including short and long-term cash flow forecasting.
• Liaising with suppliers and customers from all over the world to resolve queries, maintain bank account information and ensure payments and reconciliations are performed in a timely manner.
• Other projects and tasks as requested by the Director of Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• Qualified Accountant in CPA, CMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of UK GAAP (including FRS 102).
• Previous experience working with Xero, NetSuite, or similar accounting software.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience managing a small team.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present, negotiate and influence at a senior level with a range of internal and external key stakeholders with an ability to deliver to tight deadlines.
• Demonstratable experience in dealing with financial and management accounting requirements of a small to medium organization and fully conversant with current accounting and financial reporting requirements.

Why Work for Proximie?

• You will be encouraged to grow in your role, take ownership and gain responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave.
• Two “well-being” days per year plus the day off for your birthday.
• “Summer Fridays” – early office closing on Fridays during summer months.
• Annual bonus programme – based on individual contribution.
• To support your professional growth, all permanent employees will have access to an annual stipend of $1,000 to assist with personal development activities.
• Flexible working hours - we trust our people to manage their time and to focus on wider results.
• A flat organizational structure where every opinion matters, ideas are cultivated, and innovation is encouraged.
• Proximie is a truly global company with teams across the UK, Europe, United States, and the Middle East with that you will have opportunities to see the world.

Proximie is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law.