GL Accounting Lead (APAC / EMEA)- Listed Company

About Our Client

• Our client is a Switzerland-headquartered global consumer-facing enterprise with a strong presence across high-traffic international locations.
• With operations spanning over 75 countries and a workforce of nearly 75,000 employees, it is a publicly listed entity on the Swiss stock exchange

Job Description

• Drive timely and accurate month-end closures, ensuring comprehensive general ledger finalization and integrity.
• Prepare and report annual financials for APAC and EMEA regions as per IFRS within defined timelines.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ensure timely closures.
• Schedule key milestones (Board meetings, audit sign-offs) and align internal teams.
• Drive timely and accurate month-end closures across finance functions.
• Maintain clean and compliant books of accounts.
• Liaise with Group controllers for consolidation reporting.
• Ensure statutory compliance across applicable regulations.
• Implement process improvements and automation.
• Reconcile intercompany balances with timely sign-offs.

The Successful Applicant

• A successful GL Accounting Lead should have :
• CA is a must with 15+ years of experience
• Prior experience in APAC or EMEA region is a must
• Strong GL Accounting background
• Practical knowledge of IndAS, IGAAP and IFRS required
• Understanding of the Accounting and MIS Systems
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Team size of 10+ managed in the past