Job Summary
The Manager of Statutory Accounting will serve as a key subject matter expert on local GAAP accounting, statutory reporting, and technical accounting requirements across our international entities. This role bridges the gap between US GAAP group reporting and local statutory compliance, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, alignment with evolving local standards, and audit readiness. It also plays a vital role in evaluating complex transactions from a statutory lens and supporting global accounting policy implementation.
Job Requirements
- Manage the preparation and review of statutory financial statements across multiple jurisdictions in accordance with local GAAPs
- Partner with external auditors, local advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely audits and filings
- Maintain a statutory reporting calendar and ensure compliance is executed in line with filing deadlines in all relevant jurisdictions
- Coordinate closely with global shared service centres, local finance teams, and external advisors to deliver high-quality financials
- Monitor changes in local GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant standards (e.g., tax, ESG, sustainability reporting) and assess their impact on statutory reporting.
- Provide technical guidance on complex accounting areas (e.g., lease accounting, revenue recognition, impairment, equity transactions, etc.) as they relate to statutory accounts.
- Prepare technical memos as needed to document accounting positions for statutory and audit purposes.
- Lead initiatives to standardize, automate, and optimize statutory reporting processes.
- Partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Compliance teams to support global compliance initiatives.
- Mentor and develop junior team members by providing ongoing coaching, technical training, and performance feedback, while actively fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset across the team.
Education
- Experienced high-performing ACA, ACCA, CPA with minimum 8 years post qualification experience.
- Deep expertise in statutory accounting across multiple jurisdictions, with strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAPs.
- Proven experience in managing audits, statutory filings, and technical accounting matters.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Flexibility and ability to manage multiple deliverables.
- Proven ability to develop cross-functional relationships.
- An ability to identify areas for improvement and implement best in class practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.