Nature and aim of the positionThe holder of this position is a key member of the External Reporting team supporting it in both the consolidation and the preparation of the external financial reporting of the Global Blue group.Main duties and responsibilitiesConsolidationKey participant / contributor into the monthly, quarterly, and annual Group ConsolidationResponsible for dedicated technical accounting areasContributor into analytical reviewsCoordination with local reporting teams, and/or other Finance functions i.e. Treasury, Controlling etc.External Financial ReportingResponsible for the preparation and/or review of selective Notes of the interim and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS (and IAS 34), as issued by the IASBResponsible to draft instructions to the reporting entities in relation to specific accounting areas' reporting supplements (quarterly/annually).In relation to own allocated technical areas, support the Group Reporting team to fulfil its obligations toward the external auditor both at the interim and year-end reporting time frames.SOX 404 ControlsResponsible for the preparation and/or review of selective key (and non-key) controls.Coordination with other potential control participants.Owner of respective remediation actions (identified by Management or the External Auditors) in own controls perimeter.OthersParticipation in the drafting / updating of the Group Accounting Policies (and accounting manual) within own areas of responsibilitiesResponsible for follow up of any Internal Audit recommendations in own area of responsibilityWhere/if relevant, support the country accounting teams in relation to new IFRS implementation (and going forward)Provide support and training to local accounting teams (within own area of responsibility)With a continuous development mindset, propose and implement process improvementsHFM (ERP) support to local accounting teams (for own accounting areas)Participation in ESG (Environmental, social, and corporate governance) reportingReporting and collaborationThe Consolidation and Group External Reporting Manager reports directly to the Group External Reporting Director.The position requires close collaboration with local accounting teams, the Group Controlling (FP&A), and Group Treasury, and has occasional exposure to the CFO.Profile and education6-8 years of practical experience in either the Consolidation department of an IFRS US-listed group or in a Big-4 Audit firm preferably serving US-listed clientsBSc in Accounting or FinanceCertified Chartered Accountant under IFRS (qualified or in the process of being qualified)Specific skills and knowledgeProven ability to work in a matrix organization with teams distributed in different locationsProven ability to work efficiently and effectively within a group (team player)Proven ability to coach and lead more junior team membersERP (HFM) knowledge / familiarization is nice-to-haveProven critical thinking and applied analytical skillsSolid communication skills, tailored to different target groups within an international environmentSolid English language skills (oral & written)Ability to work independently, and prioritize own tasksSolid IFRS accounting skills
