Spclst, AtR Statutory Reporting

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Specialist AtR Statutory Reporting to join our Global Business Solutions AtR this role you will play a key part in delivering high-quality statutory reporting and supporting external audit activities primarily across the EMEA region with opportunities to contribute to global initiatives and process improvement projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an international environment partnering with market finance teams auditors and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate timely and compliant financial reporting.

What Youll Do

Statutory Reporting

• Prepare review and submit statutory financial statements and related disclosures in line with local GAAP IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Manage statutory reporting workflows in Workiva including template setup mapping maintenance and structure updates.
• Ensure data accuracy integrity and consistency across reports and reporting periods.
• Coordinate with market finance teams and external auditors to gather required information and support statutory reporting submissions.
• Support statutory financial statements and disclosures based on local legal and regulatory needs.
• Primarily support the EMEA region while remaining flexible to support other markets as business needs evolve.

Finance Transformation & Process Improvement

• Contribute to global finance projects and initiatives.
• Support standardization automation and process improvement initiatives within AtR standardization and statutory reporting.

External Audit Support

• Manage and respond to audit queries and information requests from external auditors.
• Follow up with market stakeholders to obtain supporting documentation and explanations.
• Track audit findings and recommendations to ensure timely resolution.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required; professional qualification such as CPA ACCA CA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial reporting statutory reporting or external audit within a multinational environment.
• Strong English communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience working with stakeholders across EMEA and AMER regions.
• Exposure to external audit processes including audit deliverables and response management.
• Experience in finance transformation process improvement or project management is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with Workiva or similar reporting/consolidation tools is a plus.
• Exposure to AI Power BI Power Automate or Power Query is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint; Workiva SAP and S/4HANA is a plus.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• A positive collaborative and growth-oriented mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality and compliance.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work across time zones and collaborate effectively in a global environment.
• Willingness to support peak periods such as statutory audits filing deadlines and major project milestones.

Why Join Us

• Work in a global cross-functional environment with exposure to multiple markets.
• Be part of meaningful finance transformation and standardization initiatives.
• Gain hands-on experience with Workiva and modern reporting tools.
• Contribute to statutory reporting and audit support in a dynamic international setting.

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