Global IFRS & Statutory Reporting Lead

WeWork; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WeWork is seeking a Manager of International Financial Reporting in London to lead the statutory reporting across EMEA and APAC entities. You will oversee audits, ensure compliance with IFRS, and coordinate with internal teams and external providers.

Ideal candidates have ACA/ACCA, 5+ years in accounting and IFRS reporting, and strong Excel skills, with experience in multinational environments. The role requires managing multiple projects and delivering precise disclosures and reports.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• 5+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience
• IFRS reporting experience
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP preferred
• Experience working with multinational companies and global markets preferred
• Ability to independently oversee several projects with competing priorities
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; confident decision-making capabilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Workday and Alteryx is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own, execute, and deliver on statutory reporting requirements across multiple EMEA and APAC-based entities
• Provide direction to Accenture resources for audit support
• Oversee the execution of each project and recognise and resolve project roadblocks
• Ensure team communications with external service providers are efficient, precise, and effective
• Summarise and report on project status weekly (at a minimum) with the reporting team
• Flag new disclosure requirements, draft new disclosures, and modify outdated disclosures, with assistance of the Senior Manager of International Financial Reporting
• Review US GAAP to local GAAP statutory trial balance adjustments for accuracy and completeness
• Perform financial statement reviews, provide reports to the Senior Manager of International Financial Reporting and Head of International Financial Reporting for review, and work to address all comments before reports are distributed to executives, directors, and communications team members
• Prepare and summarise complex audit areas such as impairment, AR reserves, lease modifications, going concern, etc. with assistance from the Senior Manager of International Financial Reporting and liaise with the technical accounting team as needed
• Negotiate service provider fees and oversee contracting logistics
• Make key decisions on a day-to-day basis to ensure continued project progression and make key decisions with the Senior Manager of International Financial Reporting
• Coordinate cross-functionally with accounting, tax, legal, treasury, finance, payroll real estate, people ops, etc.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Excel

Auditing experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Workday

Alteryx

Job description

WeWork is seeking a Manager of International Financial Reporting in London to lead the statutory reporting across EMEA and APAC entities. You will oversee audits, ensure compliance with IFRS, and coordinate with internal teams and external providers.

Ideal candidates have ACA/ACCA, 5+ years in accounting and IFRS reporting, and strong Excel skills, with experience in multinational environments. The role requires managing multiple projects and delivering precise disclosures and reports.