Finance Manager

This finance position is one of the key roles within the Financial Control Team and plays a critical part in overseeing the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial reporting and in the application of complex accounting principles and standards, with a strong focus on equity compensation accounting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will be a strong leader for the accounting team whilst also acting as a strong communicator to your stakeholders.

We are looking for a highly driven accountant and leader who will report into the Financial Reporting Director.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, including disclosures related to equity compensation

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, BE GAAP, or other applicable accounting standard

• Collaborate with external auditors to support the audit process and resolve  areas of contention and complexity

• Manage the accounting for equity-based compensation plans, including stock options, restricted shares units, and performance shares using the appropriate valuation and expense recognition method

• Assist with the completion of equity valuations and collaborate with HR and legal teams to ensure accurate reporting, disclosure and implementation of modifications to existing and new equity plans

• Support investor relations with equity-related disclosures and inquiries

• Research, evaluate, and document the application of accounting standards for complex transactions, including classification of financial instruments, equity compensation, credit losses, business combinations, and consolidations. 

• Monitor updates to  accounting standards and regulations

• Implement new tools and technologies to improve equity compensation accounting and reporting processes

What you bring to the table: 

• Very strong technical accounting knowledge, and be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA), with experience of implementing complex policy changes

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and technical accounting standards

• Experience in preparing technical accounting memos and managing external audits

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial and equity management systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Experience working in an international business, working with foreign currency transactions

• Continuous improvement mindset, seeking for opportunities within the process as well as on the touchpoints surrounding it

• Excellent communications skills, ability to interact well with senior management team and  ability to establish and maintain good working relationships across functions and regions

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience of working in regulated financial services organisations.

• Experience of using Netsuite, FloQast, Blackline