Global Statutory Reporting Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global accounting firm is seeking a Manager to join its Statutory Reporting team in London. The role involves leading global engagements, managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to develop and manage a dynamic team while enhancing client services.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• Extensive accounting experience in finance operations.
• Strong leadership and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for global clients on financial statement processes.
• Lead and manage a team for statutory reporting services.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to optimize financial processes.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Accounting principles knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Masters degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Financial statement preparation software

ERP system experience

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Global Tax CoE exists to enable the execution of EY’s All In strategy and accelerate the Tax Paradigm Shift. It is where we incubate emerging solutions, operate our most complex deals and innovate through our market‑leading luminaries.

Through the Global Tax CoE, we are not only powering exceptional delivery, but we are also building the infrastructure to deliver on EY Tax’s ambition to be the transformation partner of choice for clients navigating complexity, regulation, and opportunity.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join the CoE’s Statutory Reporting team to lead global engagements for clients with multi‑country Statutory Reporting compliance requirements. The Statutory Reporting process will involve data gathering and validation, through to GAAP bridging and preparation of Statutory Financial Statements. You will have the opportunity to develop relationships with key accounts and will be responsible for seeking process improvement opportunities for established clients, in addition to implementing services for new clients.

Our Statutory Reporting professionals leverage centralized technology to prepare globally consistent group to local GAAP bridging packs and Statutory financial statements. The delivery approach will combine a blend of central and country expertise to drive the delivery of a consistent and standardized financial statement preparation process.

Your key responsibilities

• You will be supporting pursuits and be the point of contact for our Global Clients, to support for the design, implementation and governance of a globally consistent, standardised and centrally driven financial statement preparation process.
• Work with our go-to-market team to create compelling pitches for new work, assist with shaping the commercial strategy and build internal networks where you are able to explain our services to internal stakeholders and potential new clients
• Serve as a key point of contact and relationship manager for a designated portfolio of clients, understanding their financial needs and objectives within EY's global statutory compliance engagement.
• Responsible for coordination of the statutory reporting compliance for our Global Clients and reviewing the activities that are performed in the ETC and EY local offices.
• Lead and manage a team responsible for delivering statutory reporting services, including but not limited to statutory financial statement preparation and GAAP Bridging
• Align with the Client Global Process Owners to Monitor and analyse the financial performance of client portfolios, offering strategic insights and recommendations to optimize financial processes, enhance efficiencies, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure strict adherence to accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and EY's internal policies while maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting for all client accounts.
• Collaborate closely with clients, understand their challenges, and proactively identify opportunities to improve financial operations, add value, and contribute to their success.
• Act as a mentor, coach, and advisor to team members, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and professional development within EY.

Skills and attributes for success

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills;
• An ability to distill complex concepts into simple messages;
• Extensive accounting experience in finance operations or accounting roles, within a professional services firm.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills to effectively manage client engagements and lead a team.
• Proficiency in financial statement preparation software and ERP system experience
• Analytical acumen with the ability to interpret complex financial data, provide strategic insights, and drive impactful solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, manage multiple client accounts, and deliver results while meeting stringent deadlines.
• Track record of leading successful pursuits and managing large international teams.
• IFRS and/ or US‑GAAP knowledge;
• Extensive professional experience in audit/accounting ideally working with global clients;
• Masters degree in Accounting or equivalent;

Ideally, you’ll also have

• GAAP bridging and Statutory Financial statement preparation experience;
• Understanding and experience working with various ERP reporting solutions;
• Experience working with Financial Statement preparation tools (eg. Caseware, Workiva, Thomson Reuters)
• Experience coaching and developing junior staff;
• Experience at an international level.

What we look for

We are looking for an experienced Manager within audit/ accounting with a proven track record of preparation or review of financial statements and experience working within a global environment.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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