Head of Accounting & Reporting AMEA

About the role

• The Regional Head of Accounting and Reporting serves as a key financial leader, responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting across all jurisdictions within the assigned region. This role demands a seasoned professional with deep expertise in accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border coordination, coupled with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• As a strategic partner to both regional and global finance teams, the incumbent will lead and support chief accountants, ensuring adherence to IFRS, local GAAPs, and tax regulations. The role plays a pivotal part in driving operational excellence, supporting finance transformation initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• The role reports into the VP Group Accounting & Reporting and is part of her senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities include

• Ensure accurate, timely and robust financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, Group Accounting guidelines and local GAAP and tax regulations across all jurisdictions in the region
• Collaborate with various expert functions (e.g. legal, tax, etc.) to resolve complex compliance issues and mitigate financial risks
• Monitor and assess capital structures, funding needs, and legal requirements across regional entities.
• Contribute to the development and regional implementation of global accounting policies and standardized procedures to ensure consistency and control across sites while adhering to local regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Provide leadership and direction to chief accountants across the region fostering culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to enhance their skills and capabilities
• Lead and support finance transformation initiatives, balancing day-to-day operational excellence with change leadership
• Operate a cost-optimized finance function with a strong focus on standardized and efficient end-to-end processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders from various seniority levels (both internal, e.g. GBS, treasury, FP&A; CSD etc. & external, e.g. auditors, tax authorities, etc.)
• Review and analyze regional financial statements, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Act as a key bridge builder for global initiatives, including ERP rollouts, finance operating model changes, and M&A activities.
• Travel requirements: up to 20-30% to different sites
• High-exposure to senior management roles

About you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA/ACCA/ACA/FCCA or equivalent qualification required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working for Big-4 Accounting company and/or other international environment
• Extensive background in global accounting practices, including a comprehensive understanding of IFRS and hands-on experience in ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Demonstrated success in leading global teams, developing future leaders, inspiring and guiding professionals toward common objectives in delivering strategic initiatives
• Proven track record of contributing to the development and execution of strategic initiatives in alignment with organizational goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively in a matrix environment
• Strong working SAP ERP accounting knowledge, particularly FI/CO modules and integration with reporting tools
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate financial data into strategic insights and recommendations
• Executive education in leadership, finance transformation, or international taxation (optional but valuable)
• Extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with a proven track record of managing teams
• In-depth knowledge of tax regulations including transfer pricing and IFRS (particularly, IFRS9, IFRS13, IAS 2 and IFRS15)
• Fluent English required
• Capable translating strategic vision for the accounting function, aligned with the overall strategic goals of the organization, into execution
• Sets high standards for performance, continuously monitors progress toward goals and takes decisive action to ensure the achievement of desired outcomes
• Lead geographically dispersed accounting teams, fostering cohesion, accountability, and performance
• Able to remain resilient and motivated to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of upholding a high level of integrity and sound judgement in complex decision-making considering business impact and stakeholder needs
• Leads comfortably through change, fostering stability and engagement during transitions
• Cultivates a psychologically safe environment that encourages open dialogue, feedback and continuous learning
• Communicates with clarity and empathy, adapting style to audience – from auditors to executive teams
• Champions transparency, risk awareness, and ethical conduct across the region.