Manager – Accounting & Compliance

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Our Vision

Being the customer service company in the world.

Our Purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #:

033706 Manager – Accounting & Compliance (Open)

Job Description

The Accounting & Compliance Manager will lead accounting & compliance processes to support compliance with reporting obligations across the global enterprise. This role requires strong technical accounting and reporting skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work and communicate across jurisdictions. The Accounting & Compliance Manager will oversee a team of senior analysts and collaborate closely with legal entity leadership to drive efficient completion of compliance obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory reporting including statutory financial statements for international entities across various jurisdictions.
• Complete the periodic and year-end statutory compliance obligations, including Balance Sheet and Income Statement reviews, statutory, tax and governmental reporting requirements across various jurisdictions.
• Implement changes in local accounting and compliance regulations; ensure adherence to statutory and compliance reporting requirements.
• Executes procedures and internal controls including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls; collaborate with internal and external auditors and local regulatory authorities.
• Participate in statutory and compliance projects relevant to jurisdictional responsibilities
• Support cross-functional projects such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, restructuring and other strategic financial projects within responsible jurisdictions
• Drive internal control enhancements and continuous process improvements relevant to jurisdictional responsibilities
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g., FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury) and support business partners and ensure compliance for legal entities under responsibility
• Executes responsibilities and provide regular status updates in line with KPIs and dashboard reporting for compliance obligations.
• Improve reporting systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy and compliance
  
  

Education And Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA , ACCA or CPA is an advantage
• At least 5–8 years of experience in financial or reporting roles (BIG4 experience is an advantage)
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of any additional language is an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS knowledge is an advantage)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of international accounting principles and practices
• Experience in statutory and compliance reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high quality results
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to details
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with various stakeholders
• Adaptability to a changing business environment
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment is an advantage
  
  

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