Own and manage the end-to-end statutory financial reporting process, including preparation, review, and finalization of statutory accounts, ensuring timely submission in line with RELX-imposed deadlines and local regulatory requirements.
Lead the annual external audit process, acting as the primary liaison between auditors and internal teams, and ensure all audit deliverables and supporting documentation are completed with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
Maintain deep expertise in IFRS and relevant local GAAP, ensuring compliance in all financial reporting, and provide technical accounting guidance to finance teams.
Continuously identify, evaluate, and implement improvements in financial reporting processes, controls, and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Lead the financial review and analysis of complex transactions and account balances, including balance sheet reconciliations, with an ability to explain variances and trends to stakeholders.
Collaborate effectively with global finance teams, shared service centers, and business unit finance leads to ensure alignment and consistency in financial practices and reporting.
Support tax, treasury, and compliance teams with accurate financial data and documentation for regulatory, statistical, and tax reporting.
Assess and communicate operational and project-related risks, offering actionable solutions and mitigation strategies to senior finance management.
Mentor and provide technical support to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with Finance concentration
CPA is preferred
Experience in medium to large company environment. BPO/Finance Shared Service experience is preferred
With 4-6 years work experience (external and internal audit)
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent Excel skills
Experience with major enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP or PeopleSoft
Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives.
