An excellent opportunity to join a leading and innovate company. This role is a crucial part of the finance team within the EMEA region, contributing significantly to achieving the team’s financial objectives and deliverables on a monthly basis. The primary responsibility is to manage a portfolio of ledgers and legal entities across Europe for monthly group reporting under US GAAP, in addition to overseeing local statutory reporting, including audits and local compliance requirements.
Responsibilities :
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual group reporting under US GAAP and local GAAP for a portfolio of entities and property books.
- Take ownership of finance functions for several properties, including Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Accounts Receivable, Bank & Cash, Accounts Payable, VAT, etc.
- Work within a team of accountants and assistant accountants, supporting areas such as Construction Accounting, Treasury, Tax, SOX, and more.
- Review and process all transactions for assigned ledgers. Prepare and review balance sheet accounts as part of month-end close controls, with a proactive approach to clearing reconciling items.
- Oversee statutory audits for several entities across Europe.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams such as asset management, sales, FP&A, and site operations, and manage relationships with third-party service providers for local compliance and tax filings.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the business to contribute to the standardization of processes across the P2P, O2C, and R2R functions, working with colleagues across different regions.
- Play a key role in improving accounting and internal control systems, leading initiatives focused on operational excellence in finance.
- Participate in integration and other finance projects.
- Actively seek out and engage in ad-hoc and non-routine tasks and projects to drive professional development.
Qualifications & Skills :
Qualified accountant, ideally trained at a top-tier accountancy firm.2-3 years of experience in similar roles, preferably within a multinational environment.Knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP (e.g., Irish / German), and US GAAP.Experience with real estate accounting and lease accounting concepts is advantageous.Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) is preferred.Strong proficiency in systems and intermediate / advanced Excel skills are required.Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen attention to detail.Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders.Strong team player.Capable of managing multiple priorities and working within tight deadlines.