Global Compliance and Report Solution - Associate Director

Key responsibilities

•    Manage multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services within agreed timelines and budgets.
•    Lead and review the preparation of complex financial statements (IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP).
•    Lead project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, workflow management, and engagement administration, ensuring strong governance, timely delivery, quality, and commercial performance.
•    Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to finance leaders.
•    Build team capability by coaching and developing managers, senior associates, and associates; setting clear performance expectations; supporting succession planning; and creating opportunities for technical and professional growth.

•    Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities, building internal and external networks, originating and converting opportunities, and leading proposals, pitches, and client presentations.
•    Work collaboratively across service lines and international teams (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
•    Ensure compliance with internal risk management frameworks and regulatory standards.
•    Champion the responsible adoption of AI, automation, data analytics, and other digital tools to improve team efficiency, quality, knowledge sharing, and client service.

Skills & Experience
•    Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
•    Minimum +8 years’ post-qualified experience in audit and/ or financial reporting.
•    Background in a Top 10 practice or advisory firm preferred.
•    Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
•    Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects.
•    Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
•    Strong project management capability with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
•    Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical solutions to clients.
•    Strong interest in AI, automation, data analytics, and emerging technologies, with the ability to identify practical applications while applying appropriate risk, confidentiality, and quality controls.
•    High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
•    Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.