EMEA Statutory Audit Lead

As the EMEA Statutory Audit Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end statutory audit and regulatory compliance process across all EMEA Non-Operation entities.

You will partner closely with external auditors, regional finance leads, and corporate accounting teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant statutory reporting across a complex multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified accountant (ACA, CPA or equivalent) with experience in a Big 4 audit environment
• 10+ years in statutory reporting, statutory audit, or technical accounting
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and multi-jurisdiction GAAP
• Prior experience managing statutory audits across EMEA
• Exposure to complex multi-entity group structures
• ERP proficiency (Peoplesoft, OneStream, or equivalent)
• Ability to operate across multiple time zones and cultures

Responsibilities

Statutory Audit Oversight:

• Lead and manage statutory audits across all EMEA legal entities, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Own the preparation, review, and submission of statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audit timelines, deliverables, and sign-off across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proactively identify and resolve audit issues, escalating material risks to senior leadership as appropriate.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with statutory filing deadlines and local regulatory requirements across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Monitor legislative and accounting standard changes and assess their impact on statutory reporting obligations.
• Partner with tax, legal, and treasury teams on statutory audit matters.

Stakeholder & Team Management:

• Lead, develop, and mentor direct reports, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build strong working relationships with external audit firms, local finance teams, and group reporting functions.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to regional finance teams on statutory accounting matters.

Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement in the statutory reporting process, identifying efficiencies and reducing close cycle times.
• Implement and maintain robust controls and documentation standards to support audit readiness.

Competencies

• Technical rigor – Deep command of statutory audit requirements across EMEA jurisdictions
• Leadership – Ability to develop talent and lead through ambiguity in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Communication – Confident engaging auditors, regulators, and senior stakeholders
• Ownership – Self-directed, accountable, and highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Collaboration – Skilled at building cross-functional relationships across Finance, Tax, Legal, and Treasury

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