About the company  

IWG has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution for more than 30 years. We have made it possible for organisations and individuals everywhere to take a new approach to the traditional working day. We have over 3,400 locations across over 110 countries allowing millions of people every day to have a great day at work.   

Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large multinationals. With unique business goals, people and aspirations. They want workspaces and communities to match their needs. We provide them with choice through our portfolio of brands, covering serviced offices (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18), commercial real estate brokerage and managed office solutions.   

Join us at www.iwgplc.com 

Overall Responsibilities:

To manage financial accounting processes for IWG’s global operations. This includes general ledger, intercompany, lease accounting, month-end close, and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal control standards. The role oversees a team of accounting professionals and partners with global finance stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely, and compliant financial outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting

• Manage, ensure processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, are accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee preparation, posting, and review of general ledger entries including accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and support preparation of financial statements for group and statutory reporting.

Intercompany Accounting

• Manage global intercompany accounting processes, ensuring proper matching, reconciliation, and elimination of intercompany balances in consolidation.
• Oversee resolution of intercompany mismatches and disputes across entities.
• Ensure timely processing and settlement of intercompany recharges in compliance with transfer pricing policies.

Lease Accounting (IFRS 16, US GAAP)

• Lead the accounting and reporting of leases under IFRS 16, US GAAP, including recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities.
• Ensure accuracy of lease entries and alignment between lease contracts, subleases, and accounting treatment.
• Partner with real estate and legal teams to ensure correct financial treatment of complex lease structures and modifications.

Balance Sheet Management & Internal Controls

• Own balance sheet integrity, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls in compliance with global finance policies and audit requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks in core accounting processes.

Team Leadership & Operations Oversight

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals handling RTR, intercompany, and lease accounting.
• Set performance goals, monitor KPIs, and drive accountability across workstreams.
• Promote process improvement and automation through best practices, lean initiatives, and technology.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Serve as a key finance partner to local and regional finance teams, tax, audit, and global controllership.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, Treasury, and Legal on cross-functional financial matters.
• Coordinate with externalauditors and support audits for both group and statutory purposes.

Systems & Transformation

• Ensure effective use of financial various systems to streamline accounting processes.
• Support and lead finance transformation initiatives including migrations, automation, and system enhancements.

Position Requirements:

• Experience of financial accounting and reporting in a blue-chip multinational PLC environment.
• Experience of landlord contract management and accounting within a multinational, shared service environment.
• Experience of managing professional teams in a multinational, shared services environment.
• Experience of building strong relationships with peers and Finance Leaders.
• At least 10 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting
• At least 8 years in a management or supervisory role

Attributes, Competencies and Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
• Dynamic, hands-on, proactive self-starter. Resilience is a must.
• Strong team leader with the ability to coach and develop people
• Ability to identify the impact of each activity and adjust priorities accordingly
• Intelligent, numerate and able to quickly grasp complex issues.
• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Results driven
• Ability to adapt to change, demonstrating flexibility and ownership of the change
• Proven ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels and teams in the organisation.
• A team player, with high energy levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly proficient in using various accounting applications
• Customer service approach, focused on serving all key stakeholders.