Role Overview

Act as the regional finance lead and primary point of contact between central finance teams and local operations.
Serve as the connective point between Group Accounting, Tax, Finance Operations, and in-region stakeholders.
Provide financial insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, using data-driven analysis to support decision-making.
Own and coordinate the month-end close for your region in partnership with the central accounting team.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across regional entities.
Manage local statutory reporting and compliance requirements, including local GAAP, tax, VAT/sales tax, and regulatory filings.
Support alignment between local reporting requirements and group reporting standards under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and key financial controls.
Coordinate and support external audits and local statutory audits, acting as the main point of contact for auditors where applicable.
Ensure strong internal controls are in place and continuously strengthened as the business scales.
Partner with operational teams to translate business activity into accurate financial treatment, including leases, revenue recognition, cost allocations, and capitalisation policies.
Support budgeting and forecasting at a regional or cost-centre level alongside Finance Operations and operational leaders.
Identify gaps between local operational realities and group processes, and proactively solve issues.
Improve processes to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Requirements

Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent credentials
Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP, with experience in local GAAP and statutory reporting
Experience operating in a multi-entity, international environment
Strong understanding of financial controls, audit processes, and regulatory compliance
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Comfortable acting as the glue between centralised finance functions and local operational teams
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting matters into clear business implications
Confident communicator in English, both written and verbal
Proactive, pragmatic, and comfortable making decisions in an evolving scale-up environment

Benefits

Highly competitive US compensation package (base + bonus + equity)
performance reviews every 12 months
medical, dental, vision
flexible paid time off
parental leave
retirement plan participation

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