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.