Senior Finance Reporting Analyst

We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Senior Statutory Accountant to join our EMEA Financial Reporting Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end preparation of statutory financial statements, management of external audits, and execution of tax compliance activities across a portfolio of entities. You will collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with local GAAP, tax legislation, and corporate policies.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment, with exposure to multiple jurisdictions, audit firms, and process improvement initiatives, making it ideal for professionals seeking to expand their technical and leadership capabilities.

We trust you to:

• Preparing statutory financial statements for a portfolio of EMEA-based legal entities.
  
  
• Managing external audits from planning to completion, including responding to PBC (Prepared By Client) requests, reconciliations, and coordination with audit teams.
  
  
• Performing US GAAP to Local GAAP reconciliations and maintaining clear documentation.
  
  
• Supporting monthly and year-end closing activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and SOX controls documentation (binders).
  
  
• Preparing and/or reviewing monthly and annual VAT declarations, Intrastat reports, waste reporting
  
  
• Supporting quarterly and annual tax compliance processes by liaising with external consultants and providing data for CIT returns
  and questionnaires.
  
  
• Conducting analytical reviews to identify irregular transactions and recommending adjustments as needed.
  
  
• Supporting the Statutory Reporting Manager in process improvements, standardization efforts, and best practice implementation across entities.
  
  
• Providing guidance to junior team members, reviewing work, and ensuring deliverables are met on time.
  
  
• Assisting with ad hoc accounting and finance projects as required.
  
  
• Liaising with internal teams (GL, Tax, FP&A) to ensure coordinated and accurate reporting.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
  
  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, statutory reporting, or audit (Big 4 or multinational environment preferred).
  
  
• Solid understanding of financial statements, local GAAP, tax compliance, and external audit processes.
  
  
• Proven experience working with external auditors and tax consultants.
  
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets and use advanced functions.
  
  
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP is an advantage.
  
  
• Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written); knowledge of a second European language (e.g., German, Dutch, French, Italian) is a plus.
  
  
• Familiarity with working in a Shared Services environment or with multiple EMEA jurisdictions is a strong asset.
  
  
• High level of attention to detail, organization, and ownership of deliverables.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven, and cross-functional environments.
  
  
• Willingness to travel occasionally, if required by the client or audit.

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree
• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.