Statutory Reporting & Compliance Manager

Aspire Software

. Prepare or oversee preparation of statutory financial statements for all legal entities under local GAAP .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statutory financial reporting and audit management, with a strong command of IFRS standards, particularly IFRS 15 and IFRS 16. Proven ability to lead statutory audits, manage multiple entities, and ensure compliance with local GAAP across various jurisdictions.

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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA)Statutory Reporting ExperienceStrong IFRS KnowledgeAudit Management SkillsMulti-Entity ERP Experience (NetSuite)

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Hard Skills

Statutory Financial Statements PreparationIFRS 15 Revenue RecognitionIFRS 16 LeasesAcquisition AccountingStatutory Audit ManagementFinancial Data AnalysisTax Provisions and NotesStatutory AdjustmentsAudit File PreparationEntity Rationalization

Soft Skills

Ability to Influence TeamsTechnical Communication SkillsPlanning and OrganizationProblem-Solving Under PressureDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Multi-Entity SoftwareSaaS SolutionsNetSuite ERPAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACPACA

Industry Keywords

Statutory ReportingAuditGAAPIFRSTransfer PricingFinancial ComplianceMulti-Jurisdictional AccountingOutsourced Accounting ManagementPortfolio Finance ManagementStatutory Filing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare or oversee preparation of statutory financial statements for all legal entities under local GAAP
Own the group statutory and filing calendar and ensure every filing deadline is met
Manage local accounting and filing providers
Plan and lead statutory audits end to end, including timetables, PBC lists, audit files and closing meetings
Act as primary contact for statutory auditors and coordinate support to the group auditor
Resolve audit findings and track management letter points to closure
Deliver local GAAP to IFRS conversions and respond to IFRS reporting requests
Set group accounting policies and position papers, including IFRS 15 revenue recognition, IFRS 16 leases, capitalised development costs and intercompany matters
Support acquisition accounting for new deals, including opening balance sheets, purchase price allocation and alignment of acquired entities to group policies
Maintain the finance perspective of the legal entity register, including filing status, auditors, year-ends and local requirements
Define minimum statutory standards for portfolio teams’ month-end processes
Coordinate responses to internal audit findings related to statutory reporting
Support entity rationalization, including mergers and liquidations of dormant entities
Work with the Tax Manager on tax provisions, deferred tax and tax notes in statutory accounts
Provide financial data for transfer pricing documentation and local tax filings
Own statutory calendars, deliverable requirements, statutory adjustments, audit files, auditor communications, tax notes, statutory cash/debt/covenant disclosures and resolution of audit findings
Complete the statutory and filing calendar for all entities within the first three months
Identify overdue filings and open audits and resolve 50% within the first three months
Submit all statutory filings on time with no late-filing penalties within the first six months
Close statutory audits within agreed timetables and resolve prior-year management letter points within the first 12 months
Reduce portfolio finance teams’ statutory work by at least 50% within the first 12 months
Automate at least 40% of recurring statutory audit preparation work within the first 14 months
Align newly acquired entities to group policies and the calendar within six months of closing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent)
7+ years in statutory reporting, including 3+ years in audit at a Big Four or mid-tier firm
Strong IFRS knowledge, especially IFRS 15 and IFRS 16
Experience with statutory accounts and audits across several jurisdictions, including the US, Europe and APAC
Track record of running multiple statutory audits in parallel against fixed deadlines
Preferred: Experience in a multi-entity software, SaaS or buy-and-build group
Preferred: Acquisition accounting and post-deal integration of acquired entities
Preferred: NetSuite or a comparable multi-entity ERP
Preferred: Experience managing outsourced accounting and filing providers
Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus
Ability to plan ahead and meet fixed filing deadlines
Ability to hold a technical position under business pressure and escalate early
Ability to influence entity teams in other reporting lines
Hands-on preparation of accounts and audit files
Ability to explain technical accounting to non-accountants
Ability to create templates, checklists and standards and leverage tools to automate tasks