We are looking for a Technical Accounting Lead to join our multinational partner’s team.
The Technical Accounting Lead is an SME providing expert technical accounting guidance to the EMEA Controllership organization. The role serves a key advisory and governance function, supporting statutory and regulatory compliance, operational accounting activities, SOX requirements, and regional initiatives.
The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in a technical accounting or Accounting SME role and is fluent in English.
Your tasks will be as Technical Lead Accountant:
Technical Accounting Advisory (SME Function)
- Serve as the primary technical accounting advisor to EMEA Controllership COE and Country Controllers on complex and judgment‑based matters under IFRS, local GAAP, and Group/SOX policies.
- Interpret accounting standards and internal policies, define clear accounting positions, and prepare technical accounting memos for management and audit purposes.
Complex Accounting & Controls
- Lead and support complex accounting areas across EMEA entities, including goodwill and investment impairment, income tax reconciliations, and lease accounting.
- Provide technical accounting support for corporate transformations (e.g. entity rationalization and reorganizations), including residual goodwill calculations.
- Develop and implement standardized, scalable processes, documentation, and review frameworks to support statutory reporting, audits, and compliance.
- Identify control gaps and process inefficiencies and support improvement initiatives to strengthen governance and reporting quality.
Standardization & Knowledge Sharing
- Drive harmonization of accounting practices and documentation standards across the EMEA controllership organization.
- Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency of accounting approaches.
- Maintain technical documentation and deliver guidance and targeted training to build controllership capabilities across EMEA.
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience in operational and statutory accounting within a multinational environment.
- Strong IFRS expertise; multi-GAAP exposure advantageous.
- Prior experience working with external auditors on complex accounting matters.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working: 4 days home office / 1 day office
- Cafeteria
- Medicover package + Dental support
- AYCM
- Extra holidays
- Paternity leave supplement
- Sick leave payroll contribution
- Youthful and supportive work environment