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Uber Senior Associate - International Technical Accounting IFRS External Audit 
United States, West Virginia 
52034707

22.11.2024

About the Role

Our global reporting team is responsible for 250+ legal statutory entities, with 100+ requiring a statutory audit in various GAAPs across the world (though predominantly IFRS). We have an array of interesting transactions that we need to analyze and make sure we do the right thing. We need someone to come on-board to help coordinate our global statutory financial statements and audit process across the globe, challenge our auditors to deliver the best approach, and assist with the analysis of our IFRS accounting issues. ‌We need a team player willing to get their hands dirty and get things done.

We’re constantly seeking to improve and globalize all our processes. This position will help to make the international audit and technical accounting processes best-in-class. You will be scaling our processes across the EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions to achieve much needed efficiencies, challenging our auditors to deliver better results. If you are technically sharp, have a thirst to learn more and frequently use phrases like "let's do it", "let's try that", and "we'll find a better way” then you are just what we need, and you will fit right in.

What You'll Do

  • Take the lead on two key workstreams , IFRS financial reporting enhancement and technical guidance and Global audit coordination, helping to build our global processes in these areas
  • Assist in working towards a harmonized global reporting processes across all regions and business units
  • Collaborate with reporting leads in mega-regions to improve global financial reporting and statutory audit processes
  • Be a key point of contact with our external auditors , regarding technical accounting matters and ensuring that we do things in the most efficient way possible, and leveraging our approach across the world
  • Preparation of technical accounting memos to document Uber’s position on various transactions that occur
  • Regular cross-collaboration with counterparts in the US to understand how items are treated for US GAAP
  • Assist with preparation and review of annual financial statements
  • Keep up to date on upcoming changes to the IFRS and audit landscape and determine how accounting standard changes will impact our business and existing processes
  • Assist to the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures aligned with IFRS

What You'll Need

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax
  • CPA/CA/ACCA/equivalent qualification preferred
  • A strong understanding of IFRS and fundamental accounting concepts and principles
  • An extensive knowledge and expertise in the external audit process and review of the financial statements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Big 4 experience is a strong plus
  • Solid organizational, project management skills, and information technology aptitude
  • Team player, have ability to work independently and a strong desire to exceed expectations
  • Strong communication skills and ability to communicate key information and status to stakeholders

* Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to .