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Why this job is important As a Country Controller, Senior Manager, you will oversee all financial operations for the country, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth and profitability. This role requires a strong understanding of financial management, regulatory compliance, and the ability to lead a finance team effectively.
What you'll be doing Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS.Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.Ensure compliance with all local tax, legal, and regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and reporting.Implement robust internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.Manage and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.Work closely with department heads, regional finance teams, and external auditors to ensure alignment and support business objectives.Coordinate statutory audits, ensuring they run smoothly and on time.Ensure all tax requirements are fulfilled, and local requirements are properly accomplished.Act as the main point of contact for KPMG (MSP) and stakeholders, including the Country MD, Country CFO, and country board.Review and sign off on balance sheets and P&L statements in collaboration with BPO and R2D.Respond to all queries related to accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and other financial matters. The skills & experience needed as Country Controller, Senior Manager Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred.Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in financial management, preferably within a multinational corporation.Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards.Proven experience in managing compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong leadership and team management abilities.Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong project management skills.Familiarity with Power BI and other data visualisation tools.Experience with international accounting standards and practices.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. What's in it for you Flexible hybrid working Up to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more Why join Kantar? Kantar is the world's leading marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world's top companies, including 96 of the world's 100 biggest advertisers.
We have a complete, unique, and rounded understanding of people around the world: how they think, feel and act, globally and locally in over 90 markets.
We don't just help clients understand what's happened, we tell them why and how they can shape the future by combining the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and technology platforms to track how people think and act. We help clients develop the marketing strategies that shape their future and deliver sustainable growth.
Our areas of expertise and solutions span Brand Growth, Consulting, Consumer and Shopper Behaviour, Creative Testing and Optimization, Customer Experience, Innovation and Product Development, Media Effectiveness, Research Services, and Sustainability.
We are committed to maintaining and growing our leadership in supporting our clients' growth through innovation in our solutions portfolio and embracing digital transformation, in how we think, behave, and provide actionable insights.