Financial Reporting Accountant

Position Summary:

The Financial Reporting Accountant will support the reporting function within the organization, overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial and operational data. This role is crucial in providing support to the annual audit function and other statutory reporting matters.

Responsibilities:

• Statutory Reporting and Technical Accounting:
  • Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS including footnote disclosures and accounting memos. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all disclosed financial information.
  • Preparation of individual company annual statutory financial statements and reporting under local (i.e. UK or Swiss) GAAP.
• Internal Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Lead the preparation of the annual budget process. Develop and implement reporting frameworks and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Partner with senior management to understand reporting needs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Audit Coordination and Regulatory compliance:
  • Stay updated on changes in financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Act as the point of contact for external auditors during statutory and non-statutory audits. Prepare and review necessary documentation and responses for audit inquiries.
  • Implement recommendations from audit findings to enhance reporting processes.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance.
• Minimum 5+ years of general accounting/auditing experience.
• Working knowledge of technical accounting rules.
• High degree of integrity and strong ethical standards.
• Strong listening, written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of management.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report information. Solid planning and project management skills; extremely reliable with meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work in office Monday through Friday.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Employee Programs & Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Saving Account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our team consists of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.