Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Statutory Compliance Director in audit planning, including confirming requirements, aligning timelines with auditors, and monitoring team performance and attendance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, part-time resources, and third-party providers on statutory audit requirements for assigned company entities
- Ensure all audit-related activities, documentation, and reports are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Reconcile and analyze differences between statutory and IFRS accounts, ensuring proper documentation within the accounting system.
- Ensure final accounts, working papers, and related documents are properly stored in SharePoint, and assess any legal requirements for physical document archiving by country.
Where required or requested:
- Identify and flag going concern and/or equity issues in a timely manner, and coordinate resolution with Group stakeholders.
- Recommend dividend distributions in compliance with local regulations and secure necessary Group approvals.
- Prepare analyses and supporting schedules required during tax inspections.
- Assist in the preparation and/or filing of corporate income tax returns.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Statutory Compliance Director.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Minimum of 710 years of experience in statutory audits and/or financial reporting, preferably within a global or multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems/software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, resolve issues, and deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Big 4 audit firm.
- Background in BPO or shared services finance operations.
- Experience managing and coordinating with third-party service providers.
