Job Opening: Manager, Statutory Controller EMEA

The Coca-Cola Company –

 Nairobi

Full-time

About the Role:

Join The Coca-Cola Company at our Finance Hub, where we lead with excellence, innovation, and integrity. The Finance Hub plays a critical role in driving shareholder value by delivering tech-enabled, data-driven insights that support business and operational decision-making. Every process in our Finance Hub is geared towards optimizing the company’s financial health and long-term growth.We are seeking a Manager, Statutory Controller EMEA to join our high-performing team in Nairobi. In this role, you will manage the statutory audit process for various legal entities across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. As a vital member of the newly established Global Statutory & Sustainability Reporting Center of Excellence (CoE), you will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of audit results, liaise with external auditors, and oversee compliance with legal and regulatory reporting requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evolution of statutory reporting within The Coca-Cola Company, driving innovation and standardization across the organization while collaborating with global finance, corporate tax, and audit teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Management: Lead the statutory audit process for multiple entities across the EMEA region, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of audit deliverables and compliance with all legal requirements.
• External Auditor Liaison: Collaborate closely with external auditors to resolve audit issues, ensure smooth processes, and align on timelines.
• Compliance Oversight: Stay informed on the latest statutory reporting rules and requirements for the legal entities under your remit, ensuring that all audits meet the latest regulatory standards.
• Pension Accounting Support: Work with pension actuaries and internal teams to ensure US GAAP-defined benefit pension accounting entries are appropriate and accurate.
• GAAP Collaboration: Support global initiatives related to local GAAP impairment accounting and process changes while aligning these efforts with overall statutory reporting requirements.
• Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across finance, corporate development, corporate tax, and external audit service providers to support audit processes and ensure alignment on priorities.
• Innovation and Standardization: Be a key player in the development and standardization of the statutory reporting processes, leveraging the latest technology and controls to drive efficiencies within the CoE.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and best practice sharing to increase the team’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in finance, including experience in preparing financial statements, external audit, or management accounting with significant involvement in influencing, communicating, and collaborating with team leaders and stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, with an MBA or IFRS postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• A strong working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS/Local GAAP as they apply to statutory reporting and an understanding of global regulatory environments.
• Experience in multinational organizations with a global footprint, preferably in a complex regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience in significant change management projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with financial and information systems, such as ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Experience with Microsoft Power BI is an advantage.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments requiring strong business acumen, financial expertise, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, navigate regulatory complexity, and effectively partner across various levels of the organization.

Functional Skills:

• Statutory Audit Expertise: Managing audits across multiple countries requires a deep understanding of regional GAAP standards and the ability to interpret new and ambiguous requirements for accurate reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to partner with various internal and external stakeholders, aligning expectations and timelines while managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to derive actionable insights from data are critical.
• Leadership and Influence: Exhibit leadership qualities such as curiosity, empowerment, agility, and inclusiveness, fostering a solution-oriented mindset across teams.
• Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement by promoting standardization, simplification, and best practice sharing across teams and regions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations are essential, as the regulatory and audit landscape continues to evolve.

Why Join The Coca-Cola Company?

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are more than a global beverage leader. We are a company committed to positively impacting the world through sustainability initiatives, innovative technologies, and a deep commitment to employee development. As part of the Global Statutory & Sustainability Reporting Center of Excellence, you will be at the forefront of transforming how we manage and report on critical financial information, ensuring compliance and transparency across the EMEA region.

We value diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow their careers while contributing to a dynamic, world-class finance organization. 

Preferred Locations:

While the role is based in Nairobi, candidates from other locations within the EMEA region are encouraged to apply. We review each application individually, based on local compliance regulations and business requirements.Required Skills:

• Collaborative Leadership
• GAAP Knowledge (US GAAP, IFRS, Local GAAP)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• General Ledger Management
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Audit Management
• Microsoft Power BI
• Business Partnership & Communication

Take the next step in your career and join The Coca-Cola Company as we continue to lead with purpose, innovation, and integrity in our statutory reporting efforts across the EMEA region.

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