Accounting Advisor

Quest is looking for a talented and adaptable Accountant to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this hybrid role will allow you to oversee the General Ledger (GL) and Trial Balance for entities, ensuring smooth monthly reporting to our US headquarters in line with the agreed close cycle. You’ll work closely with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure the timely preparation and filing of statutory accounts and tax returns. This role will also involve assisting with local accounting and reporting across our EMEA, LATAM, and APJ entities, which are all part of the Group. With a focus on collaboration, you’ll work across various global functions to ensure reporting is timely and of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

-Oversee monthly reporting for assigned entities in both US GAAP and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with all local regulations (including accounts and direct/indirect tax returns).

-Manage the transition and preparation of statutory accounts from US GAAP to local GAAP for your assigned entities.

-Conduct analytical reviews of monthly and quarterly data, responding to queries from local reporting managers and head office following monthly reviews.

-Collaborate with global teams to support the monthly close process and maintain ongoing compliance.

-Exercise oversight of complex intercompany transactions and monitor intercompany activities and relationships.

-Work closely with business leaders to provide insights into financial results, address anomalies, and advise on corrective actions.

-Actively participate in corporate initiatives, including efforts to centralize accounting processes across the EMEA & APJ regions, building strong working relationships with both existing and new staff.

-Perform monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

-Assist with VAT and other direct tax return compliance for your assigned entities.

-Ensure ongoing compliance with corporate policies and internal controls.

-Coordinate with internal and external auditors to manage audit processes and local tax reporting.

-Contribute to ad hoc projects, such as acquisition accounting, entity incorporations, system setups, etc.

Qualifications

-ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CIMA part or full qualification is preferred.

-Strong understanding of US GAAP and experience bridging US GAAP to local statutory accounting standards.

-Experience with monthly reporting in a multinational, multi-currency company, with a proven ability to continuously improve processes and systems for greater efficiency. Previous experience in software or high-tech companies would be highly beneficial.

-Proficiency with Oracle Financials or similar systems, along with excellent Excel skills.

-Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both internal and external business partners effectively.

-Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, while also being an integral part of a collaborative team.

-Flexibility to adjust working hours during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end periods.

-Knowledge of both local GAAP and US GAAP accounting is an advantage.

What We Offer

-Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home or in our newly renovated office, with a schedule that fits around your personal life.

-Diverse and High-Performing Team: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and results, with the opportunity to work with colleagues from around the world.

-Career Growth: Be part of an organization that encourages continuous learning, development, and the chance to take ownership of your career path.

-Work-Life Balance: We believe in a healthy work-life balance and provide the flexibility to help you maintain that balance.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and flexible environment where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

Why Quest

At Quest, your work makes an impact. You’ll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a global team of innovators. We offer:

Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.

Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.

Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.

Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.

Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.

Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Quest is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment

free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Quest are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex

(including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or

genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Quest

encourages applicants of all ages.

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers Innovate. Collaborate. Grow.

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Regular Full-Time