Senior Manager, Legal Entity Controller Middle East & Caucasus & Central Asia Regions

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are more than a business - we are a brand that inspires and refreshes the world. We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Manager, Legal Entity Controller to join our global team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of multiple areas of Accounting, the ability to lead a team, and the drive to make a difference in our company.

What You'll Do For Us

• Full accountability for US GAAP, IFRS and all local accounting regulations for a number of Legal entities while safeguarding the resources of the company, by enforcing internal controls and company policies.
• Responsibility for tax compliance for entities in Middle East region and Caucasus & Central Asia region.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatment and summarize complex technical accounting requirements, in order to ensure full compliance with US and local GAAP.
• Drive effective business partnership with Corporate and Operating Unit stakeholders enabling them to meet their business goals and identify process and service improvements.
• Liaise with Corporate and Operating Unit stakeholders to ensure all financial transactions are recorded appropriately and in compliance with Corporate Governance requirements.
• Partners with the Global Record to Report Regional Sustainability Reporting Directors to manage the metrics process for their respective legal entities for mandatory statutory reporting in compliance with all sustainability directives and requirements from different regulatory bodies globally (i.e., SEC, CSRD, ISSB, MCD, TCFD, California, etc.). Sustainability requirements typically encompass the enterprises and for some jurisdictions its value chains material impacts, financial risks and opportunities, strategy, policies, actions, metrics, and targets related to environmental, social, and governance matters as defined by the regulatory standards.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required
• Master degree in Accounting or Professional Qualification (CPA / CFA / CMA / SMMM) is preferred
• Extensive MS Office knowledge required & SAP knowledge is an advantage
• 6 to 10 years of experience in the Coca-Cola system or equivalent multinational environment;
• Fluent in English (verbal and writing) and has excellent communication skills;
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS/Local GAAP and Tax Planning and Compliance
• Solid experience with internal and external Audits
• Able to effectively communicate, collaborate and influence across different teams to lead change efforts
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and take a proactive approach in solving problems
• Strong analytical capability and ability interpret and present Financial Statements
• Capable of following through and focus on time-sensitive execution with limited supervision.
• Flexibility and adaptation to evolving roles & responsibilities
• Positive attitude, self-motivated and hard-working
  
  

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15

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