Legal Entity Control Accountant

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing the financial statements for group subsidiary entities, managing audit requirements and responding to/resolving audit queries with the right level of escalation. In addition, you will assist the Tax Reporting team by providing legal entity performance drivers and fluctuations analysis for the preparation of tax returns and regular payments. At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? You will have the opportunity to hone your business and communication skills as you will have the opportunity to work with various stakeholders on legal entity related projects, including presenting entity results to senior stakeholders. Demonstrating your competency in performing these responsibilities, you will take on the title of Legal Entity Controller for a Cluster of Low - Medium Complexity business entities and your entity management responsibilities will involve performing periodic balance sheet and P&L analytical reviews, as well as performing legal entity capital management activities including the monitoring of legal entity solvency, proposing dividends, recapitalization, and capital returns. What you offer • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field • Postgraduate / professional accounting qualification, preferably CPA • 4-6 years of relevant post-qualification experience with a strong focus on the technical / specialist skills mentioned above • Prior experience in Consolidation / Group Reporting / Financial Statement Preparation / US GAAP & IFRS exposure is a key preference. • A willingness to work in different time zones to support requirements across geographies. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. What we offer At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: • 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave • 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching • Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription • Recognition and service awards • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role • Reimbursement for work from home equipment About Financial Management, People and Engagement Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie provides equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Our aim is to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.