Accountant

The Accountant is a key member of the Colliers EMEA Shared Services Centre, responsible for managing the end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) process. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with internal and external standards, and supports statutory bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance activities across the EMEA region. 

Key Purpose of Role:

To deliver high-quality financial accounting and reporting, maintain compliance with statutory and internal requirements, and support the business with robust financial information and process improvements. The R2R Accountant will also collaborate with auditors, internal stakeholders, and external advisors to ensure best-in-class financial operations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including general ledger updates, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements and statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. 
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, supporting audit and compliance requirements. 
• Prepare journal entries and ensure all transactions are properly recorded. 
• Identify, investigate, and reconcile discrepancies by collecting and analysing data. 
• Liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and answer queries during audits. 
• Support the preparation and submission of tax declarations (e.g., VAT, Corporate Tax, Personal Income Tax) and ensure timely compliance. 
• Assist in monitoring R2R performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Utilise accounting platforms (e.g., SAP S/4 Hana, ADHOC – NETASESOR) for efficient financial management. 
• Support payroll and compliance processes as required. 
• Provide timely monthly financial statements and reports to management.