European Accounting Director

Your new company

An AI business in London is looking for a European Accounting Director to help them build out their finance and accounting teams in EMEA and globally. Primarily responsible for overseeing the accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and payroll accounting for EMEA.

Your new role

As European Accounting Director, you'll be responsible for:

• Optimising Financial Operations: Take ownership of the monthly close and reporting processes, focusing on implementing scalable improvements to drive efficiency.
• Managing Audit Excellence: Lead external audits and filings, ensuring all documentation is accurate and well-organised for a smooth and efficient process.
• Ensuring EMEA Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the timely and accurate submission of tax, statutory, and local filings across EMEA, working closely with external advisors.
• Strengthening the Control Environment: Lead the development and maintenance of robust accounting schedules and reconciliations to ensure strong internal controls.
• Fostering Global Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with accounting teams across EMEA, AMER, and APJ to ensure seamless global financial operations.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA qualification (or equivalent).
• Over 10 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership position within a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (US and French) and IFRS.
• In-depth understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Proven experience dealing with various tax authorities and government agencies in EMEA, along with a strong grasp of relevant laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English.

What you need to do now

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