We're partnering with a global organisation that supports some of the world's most recognised brands and enterprises. This position has become available initially on a fixed term basis of 6 months.
As part of a high-performing finance team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls, driving process improvements and supporting strategic business initiatives across the EMEA region.
This is a broad and highly visible position that combines technical accounting expertise, team leadership and business partnering. You'll have the opportunity to influence financial processes, contribute to system and transformation projects, and work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, Payroll, Treasury and Operations.
If you enjoy improving processes, leading teams and operating within a dynamic international environment, this role offers both challenge and career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process across multiple EMEA entities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Oversee accounting activities including revenue recognition, payroll, fixed assets, leases, operating expenses and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and supporting documentation prepared by the wider team.
- Ensure compliance with both IFRS and US GAAP requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting quality
The successful Accounting Manager EMEA will have:
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
- Previous experience in a finance leadership or accounting management role.
- Experience working within a complex, multi-entity or international environment.
- ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent
- Significant accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities and ownership of month-end reporting processes.
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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