Manager, Legal Entity Controller Costa Ltd

Coca Cola; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager, Legal Entity Controller for its London office. This role involves financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and several years of relevant experience. You will contribute to strategic financial management while ensuring robust financial practices.

Benefits

Leadership Development

Total Rewards

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE years in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing.
• Strong organizational, communication, and strategic skills.
• Advanced financial analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records for the legal entity.
• Prepare and review financial statements for compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Accounting Practices

Standards

Auditing

GAAP

IFRS

Statutory Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA and/or CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred

Tools

Dynamics 365

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Manager, Legal Entity Controller Costa Ltd, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 064bccbef273

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Description

Summary: At the Coca-Cola Company, we are a center of excellence working collaboratively to find innovative ways to strategically move the business forward by balancing short-term results and long-term sustainability. We set standards and policies for the company and seek candidates with proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data to make a global impact.

In this role, you will steward internal control environments, develop productivity initiatives, review capital projects/strategy, and be accountable for the annual business planning and monthly rolling estimate process.

What You’ll Do for Us

Financial Record keeping:

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records for the legal entity pertaining to USGAAP reporting entries.
• Liaise with Process teams and Managers to ensure correct transaction reporting.
• Record and classify financial transactions, including income, expenses, and assets.
• Maintain the statutory reporting ledger for the legal entity.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant regulations.
• Certification and sign-off of actual results.
• Provide input on USGAAP corporate submissions, where required.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

• Coordinate and execute month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Tax Compliance:

• Assist in preparing and filing tax returns, monitor changes in tax laws.

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management.

Compliance and Regulation:

• Stay updated on accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial close processes.
• Implement best practices and automation.

Audit Support:

• Coordinate with EY and other service providers for audits.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred.
• 5+ PQE years in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing.
• Strong organizational, communication, and strategic skills.
• Advanced financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of USGAAP and UK GAAP/IFRS.

What We Can Do for You:

• Leadership Development
• Total Rewards
• Learning & Development

Skills: Accounting Practices, Standards, Auditing, Dynamics 365, GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Reporting