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What impact will you make? Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, This is a place where you will find unrivaled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential. Role Profile: The Lead Senior Associate operates at the intersection of technical finance expertise and cross-functional leadership. This role is responsible for overseeing complex global financial reporting processes, driving financial insights, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting regional consolidation efforts. Acting as a subject matter expert, this role supports senior management and drives improvements in reporting quality and efficiency while mentoring junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Global Consolidation & Reporting Oversight: Lead the end-to-end process of group financial consolidation, ensuring accuracy across multiple entities, regions, and currencies. Manage high-impact reporting streams, including intercompany adjustments and group-level reconciliations Analytical Reviews & Executive Reporting: Conduct advanced financial analysis and interpret results to generate business insights. Prepare executive dashboards, performance scorecards, and commentary for senior leadership and the board Regulatory & Statutory Compliance: Ensure financial reporting meets IFRS/US GAAP standards and supports local statutory requirements where needed. Liaise with internal audit and compliance teams to maintain reporting integrity Cross-functional Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to FP&A, regional CFOs, treasury, and tax teams. Provide financial input for strategic decisions, budgets, and investment planning Financial Systems Expertise: Own reporting modules within financial systems like OneStream, Hyperion, or BPC. Drive automation and lead testing during system enhancements or upgrades Forecasting & Budgeting Support: Collaborate with FP&A teams to translate financial results into forward-looking projections. Support regional and group-level planning and forecasting cycles Audit Support & Governance: Prepare audit documentation, ensure accurate year-end close, and facilitate responses to complex audit queries. Monitor SOX/internal control frameworks across reporting activities Process Transformation & Standardization: Lead or co-lead finance transformation projects related to automation, standardization, and digital reporting enhancements Mentoring & Peer Review: Coach junior team members, conduct peer reviews of reports, and build a high-quality control review process within the team Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MBA, M.Com) are a plus. Experience: 6 to 10 years of experience in financial reporting, audit, or group consolidation roles in a large multinational or audit advisory environment Skills and Competencies: Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS, US GAAP) Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) Proven experience in global consolidation, financial systems, and audit management Exceptional analytical and data storytelling capabilities High proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and enterprise reporting platforms Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills Ability to manage complex projects and reporting timelines Demonstrated ability to lead without direct authority and influence stakeholders Show more Show less
