Statutory Accounting Lead

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Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in statutory accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience working with legal entities across multiple jurisdictions, especially in Europe (Cyprus, Ukraine, Latvia preferred).
• Experience managing external accounting providers and overseeing audits.
• Hands-on experience managing external audits, including preparation and communication with auditors.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and local AP in relevant jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements in the jurisdictions involved.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of statutory financial statements for all legal entities in compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes for all entities.
• Collaborate with auditors during statutory audits, provide requested documentation, and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Supervise the preparation and submission of tax returns, including VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory taxes.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies across the group of entities to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations in relevant jurisdictions and assess their impact on the group.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors conducting statutory audits of the company’s legal entities.
• Coordinate the collection and submission of all required audit documentation.
• Address audit queries and ensure successful and timely completion of the audit process.
• Implement corrective actions based on audit findings to improve statutory compliance and internal processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of in-house accountants, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment.
• Coordinate workload distribution, ensuring adherence to deadlines and standards.
• Provide training and guidance on local statutory and tax regulations, as required.
• Manage relationships with external accounting service providers for outsourced entities.
• Review and validate deliverables from external providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local laws and company standards.
• Implement controls to monitor the quality of outsourced accounting services and negotiate service-level agreements as needed.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across jurisdictions.
• Identify opportunities for automation or process improvement in accounting and reporting.