Hybrid EMEA Associate Director, Financial Accounting

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking an Associate Director - Financial Accounting based in London. This role will oversee the EMEA Controllers organization’s accounting operations, ensuring adherence to local and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The successful candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in finance or accounting and be proficient in IFRS and US GAAP. The position supports process improvements and offers a hybrid work setup, aimed at fostering a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Financial wellness programs

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in finance or accounting, preferably in Public Accounting.
• Thorough understanding of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience with financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals and management accounts.
• Analyze key balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Liaise with external auditors for statutory audits.
• Support tax returns and associated accounting workflows.
• Contribute to merger, acquisition, and restructuring projects.
• Identify and implement process improvement projects.

Skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize conflicting deadlines

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting, Accounting, Finance or equivalent

ACA / CPA / CA(SA) or equivalent certification

Tools

Oracle

Workiva

Alteryx

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A global financial services company is seeking an Associate Director - Financial Accounting based in London. This role will oversee the EMEA Controllers organization’s accounting operations, ensuring adherence to local and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The successful candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in finance or accounting and be proficient in IFRS and US GAAP. The position supports process improvements and offers a hybrid work setup, aimed at fostering a dynamic work environment.