Financial Reporting Assurance Accountant

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at

Join our Group Financial Reporting team, the gatekeepers of finance across the Group. Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, you will help ensure accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting that supports decision-making at the highest level.

You will provide a second line of defence over the Group s most complex and high-risk financial reporting areas, gaining exposure to acquisitions, new accounting standards, tax, treasury, and more. This is an opportunity to influence financial reporting across a global organisation while developing deep technical expertise.

• Review accounting for acquisitions and complex transactions
• Provide technical guidance to regional finance teams
• Support external reporting processes and audit relationships
• Help with monthly reporting and risk assurance
• Contribute to projects improving controls and automation

What We re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with PQE experience
• Technical accounting knowledge
• Experience of audit and statutory processes
• Ability to apply professional scepticism and build networks
• Audit background or experience in complex financial reporting
• Advanced level skills in Excel

• Exposure to global operations and complex transactions
• Opportunities to influence financial reporting strategy
• Collaborative team environment

• Internal Grade D | EB8

• Hybrid working
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more!
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can also purchase additional annual leave.
• Career development in a supportive environment.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian s culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward and recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian s people first approach is award-winning;
World s Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian s DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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