Regional Financial Senior Accountant

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Month-End Close Activities Assist in the preparation and timely submission of the monthly reporting pack, including analysis and commentary. Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes. Review and support clean-up of balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline; work with the shared-service centre to address issues. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, VAT rules, and transfer pricing policies. Support the Head of Finance in leading process improvement initiatives and strategic projects. Reporting and Audit Support Act as a key point of contact for external auditors during the statutory audit process. Prepare reconciliations and provide clear risk commentary on account balances. Review reconciliations prepared by the shared-service centre, ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to gather and consolidate data for reporting deadlines. Keep senior stakeholders informed of progress, potential issues, and any actions or decisions required. Ad-Hoc and Project-Based Work Conduct analytical reviews of historical transactions and initiate necessary corrections. Manage ad-hoc finance queries and lead regular catch-up meetings with key stakeholders. Identify opportunities for process automation and implement efficiency improvements. Coordinate with internal and external auditors during reviews and year-end audits, including preparation of reconciliations and management of the shared-service centre to fulfill audit requests. Qualifications & Skills ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification. Solid technical accounting knowledge with practical experience in IFRS. Proven track record in financial reporting, audit coordination, and month-end processes. Advanced Excel skills; experience with automation tools or ERP systems is a plus. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies. Strong academic background preferred. 5-6 years of relevant experience Why join YouGov? Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people's opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities. Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do. Life at YouGov We are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do. We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need. Data Privacy To find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy