Overview
Join WeWork in London as Manager of International Financial Reporting to lead IFRS statutory reporting for a global portfolio. You will guide audits, coordinate with external service providers, and manage multiple projects across EMEA & APAC to ensure compliance and timely filings. You’ll work cross-functionally to address disclosures and GAAP adjustments, driving clear reporting for executives. This role combines technical IFRS expertise with strong leadership in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee statutory reporting across multiple EMEA/APAC entities
- Coordinate audit support with external providers (e.g., Accenture)
- Manage project execution and resolve roadblocks
- Ensure efficient communication with external service providers
- Provide weekly project status updates to leadership
- Draft/update disclosures and monitor new disclosure requirements
- Review US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments for accuracy
- Conduct financial statement reviews and address comments prior to distribution
- Prepare complex audit areas (impairment, AR reserves, lease modifications, going concern) with senior accounting support
- Negotiate service provider fees and oversee contracting logistics
- Make day-to-day decisions to maintain project momentum and escalate as needed
- Coordinate with accounting, tax, legal, treasury, finance, payroll, real estate, and people ops teams
Key requirements
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- 5+ years in accounting and financial reporting
- IFRS reporting experience
- US GAAP knowledge is a plus
- Experience with multinational companies/global markets
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Knowledge of Workday and Alteryx is a plus
- Experience with auditors or in an audit role is desirable
- strong communication skills
- problem solving and analytical thinking
- decisiveness and judgment under pressure
- IFRS reporting
- US GAAP knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
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