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About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):12 S&P Global CorporateThe Role: Associate Director - Financial Accounting This role supports the EMEA Controllers organization with UK and other jurisdictions managed out of the London office, to ensure that the accounting operations are timely and accurately reported and that local statutory and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) requirements are adhered to, in addition to supporting enterprise-wide initiatives. The Team: Reporting to the Assistant EMEA Controller, you are part of the EMEA Enterprise Controllership Leadership team, which is a team of 30+, responsible for managing the accounting operations in the region and supporting the Company's accounting and finance activities. The global Controllers organisation is a team of 300+ globally. The Impact: This position supports the EMEA Controllers team locally to ensure internal and external reporting is reported timely and in compliance with IFRS or other local statutory requirements. This position also supports the EMEA Controller in partnering locally with business and operations to ensure that governance and internal controls are adhered to, driving operational excellence. Responsibilities: Responsibility for month end processes, including the preparation & posting of journals, preparation/review of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of management accountsAnalysis/interrogation of key balance sheet & P&L accounts, with preparation and posting of any associated journalsPreparation of financial statements for legal entities in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAPLiaising and interacting with external auditors pursuant to the timely completion of statutory audits carried out on legal entities.Ensuring timely submission of financial/non-financial information