Senior Statutory Accountant

• Preparing statutory financial statements for a portfolio of EMEA-based legal entities.

• Managing external audits from planning to completion, including responding to PBC (Prepared By Client) requests, reconciliations, and coordination with audit teams.

• Performing US GAAP to Local GAAP reconciliations and maintaining clear documentation.

• Supporting monthly and year-end closing activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls documentation (binders).

• Preparing and/or reviewing monthly and annual VAT declarations, Intrastat reports, waste reporting

• Supporting quarterly and annual tax compliance processes by liaising with external consultants and providing data for CIT returns and questionnaires.

• Conducting analytical reviews to identify irregular transactions and recommending adjustments as needed.

• Supporting the Statutory Reporting Manager in process improvements, standardization efforts, and best practice implementation across entities.

• Providing guidance to junior team members, reviewing work, and ensuring deliverables are met on time.

• Assisting with ad hoc accounting and finance projects as required.

• Liaising with internal teams (GL, Tax, FP&A) to ensure coordinated and accurate reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, statutory reporting, or audit (Big 4 or multinational environment preferred).

• Solid understanding of financial statements, local GAAP, tax compliance, and external audit processes.

• Proven experience working with external auditors and tax consultants.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets and use advanced functions.

• Working knowledge of SAP ERP is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written); knowledge of a second European language (e.g., German, Dutch, French, Italian) is a plus.

• Familiarity with working in a Shared Services environment or with multiple EMEA jurisdictions is a strong asset.

• High level of attention to detail, organization, and ownership of deliverables.

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven, and cross-functional environments.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, if required by the client or audit.

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!
• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.

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