EMEA Accounting Manager

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Overview

As the EMEA Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial health of a cluster of EMEA subsidiaries. Reporting directly to the Accounting Director-EMEA, you will coordinate and supervise a team of accounting professionals to lead day-to-day activities and drive improvements in accounting processes and reporting. Your primary focus will be to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations, timely and accurate reporting, and compliance with both US Gaap and local accounting standards.

Your strategic mindset, leadership abilities, and deep knowledge of accounting principles, systems, and processes will be critical in implementing process improvements and striving for excellence in operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, coordinating, and supporting a team of accounting professionals, ensuring their skills are effectively utilized and that they meet performance objectives.
• Fostering a collaborative and positive team culture that promotes accountability, open communication, and continuous improvement.
• Providing hands-on support and overseeing the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other relevant regulations.
• Maintaining strong internal control processes to safeguard assets and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
• Monitoring changes in accounting regulations and standards and implementing necessary updates to maintain compliance.
• Coordinating the annual audit process and assisting in audit preparation, compliance reporting, and liaising with external auditors.
• Collaborating with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely tax filings and compliance.
• Identifying opportunities for process optimization within the accounting function to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as FP&A, HR, Legal, Sales and Operations, IT, to support daily operations and ensure alignment on financial implication of business initiatives across the organization.
• Participating in initiatives to enhance financial performance, operational efficiency, and overall company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree and/or CPA designation is preferred but not required.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in progressively responsible accounting and finance roles, including managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance regulations (US GAAP/IFRS).
• Experience in audit firms or in an international environment required.
• Proven ability to lead teams, solve problems, and provide strategic guidance in accounting functions; inspirational and supportive management style and hands-on approach..
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills, experience with Microsoft Dynamics a nice to have
• Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to financial decision-making at a high level.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary including a base and a bonus.
• Great work/life balance with a hybrid or remote working set up that includes extra company-wide days off.
• A great team to work with an exciting, vibrant and friendly working atmosphere.
• Working internationally with global customers that are major players within ICT.
• IDC is a global knowledge company with a broad range of career challenges and opportunities, and you will become part of a dynamic, international network with a driven and collaborative culture.