We are looking to hire a Senior Financial Controller in the Legal Entity Controlling Team. The Team is responsible for local and group accounting and reporting for our entities in the EMEA region. The role is a highly visible regional role primarily responsible for the accounting activities including participation in month end close processes, in monthly analytics preparation and in the process of financial statement/tax return preparation and review.Financial accounting for operating entities in the EMEA regionPerforming detailed month end close procedures, recording of month end accounting journals, including accruals and other accounting adjustmentsReconciliations of balance sheet accounts on a monthly basisFinance approval of vendor invoicesResponsibility for the preparation of local financial statements under local GAAP for EMEA legal entities of the Group, specifically: cooperation with external accountants, review of the financial statements, cooperation with external tax advisors, assistance in external filingsReview of tax declarations, payment of tax advances in cooperation with local tax advisorsAssistance with external and internal audit enquiriesParticipation in upcoming ad-hoc projects: software implementation, utilization of AI, innovation, automation, etc.College or university degree in finance / accountingChartered Accountant or local equivalent accounting qualification5-6 years of professional experience in an accounting position. Experience of working within an international organization or in audit / accounting firm is an advantage.Strong accounting knowledgeHigh attention to details and good analytical skillsGood language skills: fluency in written and spoken English is required;Strong PC skills, especially Microsoft OfficeHigh level of motivation, commitment to work hard and a desire to make an impact with all internal and external clientsTeam player and desire to work effectively with diverse cultures in a global organizationWhat we offer you
Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.
At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.To all recruitment agenciesMSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.Note on recruitment scamsWe are aware of recruitment scams where fraudsters impersonating MSCI personnel may try and elicit personal information from job seekers. Read our full note on careers.msci.com
