EMEA Statutory Audit Lead (US Gaap / IFRS)

Job description

Job Title: EMEA Statutory Audit Lead

Location: London

As the EMEA Statutory Audit Lea, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end statutory audit and regulatory compliance process across all EMEA Non-Operation entities.

You will partner closely with external auditors, regional finance leads, and corporate accounting teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant statutory reporting across a complex multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment.

What you will need to apply

Fully Qualified accountant (ACA, CPA or equivalent) with experience in a Big 4 audit environment

10+ years in statutory reporting, statutory audit, or technical accounting

Deep knowledge of IFRS and multi-jurisdiction GAAP

Prior experience managing statutory audits across EMEA

Proven people management experience

Exposure to complex multi-entity group structures

ERP proficiency (Peoplesoft, OneStream, or equivalent)

Ability to operate across multiple time zones and cultures

What you will be doing
Statutory audit oversight

Lead and manage statutory audits across all EMEA legal entities, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

Own the preparation, review, and submission of statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Coordinate audit timelines, deliverables, and sign-off across multiple jurisdictions

Proactively identify and resolve audit issues, escalating material risks to senior leadership as appropriate.

Regulatory & compliance

Ensure full compliance with statutory filing deadlines and local regulatory requirements across EMEA jurisdictions.

Monitor legislative and accounting standard changes and assess their impact on statutory reporting obligations.

Partner with tax, legal, and treasury teams on statutory audit matters

Stakeholder & team management

Lead, develop, and mentor direct reports, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.

Build strong working relationships with external audit firms, local finance teams, and group reporting functions.

Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to regional finance teams on statutory accounting matters.

Process improvement

Drive continuous improvement in the statutory reporting process, identifying efficiencies and reducing close cycle times.

Implement and maintain robust controls and documentation standards to support audit readiness.

Competencies you will need for this role

Technical rigor — Deep command of statutory audit requirements across EMEA jurisdictions

Leadership — Ability to develop talent and lead through ambiguity in a complex, fast-paced environment

Communication — Confident engaging auditors, regulators, and senior stakeholders

Ownership — Self-directed, accountable, and highly organized with strong attention to detail

Collaboration — Skilled at building cross-functional relationships across Finance, Tax, Legal, and Treasury

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English