Statutory Reporting Specialist

Specialist - STAT Reporting

The Opportunity:

Specialist – Stat accounting and reporting is a key role on the Corporate Accounting and Consolidations team within the Controllers Group. This position will assist in performing Statutory and Tax audit.

Role Overview

In this role, you will independently manage external statutory reporting requirements for defined Avantor entities in Europe. You will ensure full legal, fiscal, and financial reporting compliance while maintaining high standards of accuracy and internal controls, including SOX processes. We welcome individuals who are passionate about statutory reporting and eager to contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Accounts & Audit

• Lead the preparation and completion of statutory accounts under local GAAP, including extended trial balances, reconciliations to US GAAP, and financial statement notes.
• Prepare Directors’ and Strategic Reports in partnership with senior leadership, ensuring compliance with annual legal requirements.
• File statutory accounts with relevant regulatory bodies on time.
• Manage legal compliance activities, including updates to directors, legal names, and registered business addresses.
• Prepare dividend computations, perform variance reviews, and maintain documentation folders.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, including reviews, board meetings for adoption of accounts, and statutory audit closures.
• Mentor and support team members through reviews, coaching, and constructive feedback.

Taxation

• Coordinate with external consultants, providing required data and tax workings for CIT return preparation.
• Review company tax returns, support true‑up entries, and collaborate with Corporate Tax.
• Prepare estimates for advance tax liability and maintain accurate tracking of tax payments.

GAAP & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies (US GAAP) and local statutory requirements.
• Review month‑end close results and local GAAP reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with hedge accounting and foreign exchange reporting requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required statistical reporting.
• Develop and file transfer pricing documentation with tax authorities.
• Provide financial information for Group Operations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, Internal Audit, Insurance, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial reporting systems and processes.
• Collaborate with FP&A to analyse expense trends and operational activities for inclusion in directors’ reporting sections.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification, with 5–6 years of relevant experience in a Big 4 firm, audit firm, or multinational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work through complex accounting matters independently.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of local GAAP; familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads in a dynamic environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professional integrity.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and comfort with system improvements.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across teams.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members.
• Strong financial reporting acumen with an understanding of broader business impacts.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Experience Level

Senior Level