Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements for several European entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAPs (e.g., French GAAP, German HGB).
Manage and support external auditors during year end audits, ensuring timely delivery of information and resolution of queries.
Oversee month-end close processes for selected entities, reviewing journals, accruals, prepayments, and other key entries.
Review and ensure accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and maintaining integrity of ledgers.
Drive the clean-up and updating of accounting records for entities with legacy or catch-up requirements.
Collaborate with finance colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, improve processes, and support decision making.
Contribute to finance initiatives and projects, with a focus on strengthening statutory reporting and compliance frameworks.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, group accounting policies, and statutory deadlines across all assigned entities.
Requirements
Qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, ideally from a practice environment.
Experience preparing or auditing statutory accounts under European GAAPs.
Detail oriented and hands-on, with the ability to work independently while also coordinating across teams.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.
Confident in liaising with auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast paced environment with evolving requirements.
Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is advantageous.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and functions.
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial reportingstatutory financial statementsbalance sheet reconciliationsmonth-end close processesaccrualsprepaymentsGAAPauditingaccounting records clean-upinternal controls
Soft skills
detail orientedorganisational skillsability to manage multiple deadlinescommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsability to work independentlycollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam coordination