Senior Manager, Compliance & External Reporting

Description

Meltwater is seeking a hands‑on Senior Manager, Compliance & External Reporting to join its global Finance team in Amsterdam. Reporting to the Director of Compliance & External Reporting, this role supports the execution of group audit, statutory reporting, compliance, and internal control activities across a multinational organisation.

This is a senior individual contributor role with clear ownership and exposure, well suited to a technically strong finance professional who performs effectively in a fast‑paced, international environment and is comfortable working closely with external auditors and senior internal stakeholders.

• Support the execution and continuous improvement of group audit, global statutory reporting, and compliance processes across all legal entities.
• Coordinate statutory audits across Europe, the Americas, and APAC, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing planning, documentation, issue resolution, and follow‑up.
• Support annual and interim group audit cycles, ensuring timely, accurate, and high‑quality deliverables.

• Maintain oversight of statutory filing requirements, deadlines, and jurisdictional obligations.
• Support the maintenance of the global compliance and statutory reporting calendar.
• Prepare and review technical accounting analyses and memoranda related to complex transactions and accounting policy matters.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements, assessing impact and supporting implementation.

• Support the design, documentation, and ongoing improvement of internal controls related to statutory reporting and compliance.
• Perform and coordinate internal control testing, including walkthroughs and design and operating effectiveness testing, as required.
• Identify control gaps and support remediation efforts in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardisation, documentation, and selective automation of processes.

• Partner with Accounting, Tax, Legal, IT, and external service providers to ensure alignment on compliance and reporting matters.
• Act as a trusted technical resource within Finance on statutory reporting, compliance, and internal control topics.

• 8‑10 years of relevant experience in accounting, external reporting, compliance, or audit.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, RA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Big 4 audit experience strongly preferred, ideally with multinational clients.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAPs.
• Proven experience coordinating multi‑entity statutory audits and group audit processes.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Clear, structured communicator with experience engaging external auditors and senior finance stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems (Net Suite preferred) and audit or compliance tools.

• Enjoy flexible paid time off for enhanced work‑life balance.
• Enjoy an 8% holiday allowance on your total earnings, encompassing bonuses and commissions, to enhance your overall compensation package.
• Secure your future with our retirement plan.
• Stay fit conveniently with reduced gym membership fees within our office building, promoting a healthy work‑life balance for all employees.
• Complimentary Calm App subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
• Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
• Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Where You’ll Work:
Singel 250, 1016 AB Amsterdam

When You’ll Join:
As soon as possible

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