EMEA Statutory Audit Lead (US Gaap / IFRS)

Job Title: EMEA Statutory Audit Lead Location: London

As the EMEA Statutory Audit Lea, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end statutory audit and regulatory compliance process across all EMEA Non-Operation entities.

You will partner closely with external auditors, regional finance leads, and corporate accounting teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant statutory reporting across a complex multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction environment.

What you will need to apply:

• Fully Qualified accountant (ACA, CPA or equivalent) with experience in a Big 4 audit environment
• 10+ years in statutory reporting, statutory audit, or technical accounting
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and multi-jurisdiction GAAP
• Prior experience managing statutory audits across EMEA
• Proven people management experience
• Exposure to complex multi-entity group structures
• ERP proficiency (Peoplesoft, One Stream, or equivalent)
• Ability to operate across multiple time zones and cultures

What you will be doing:

Statutory audit oversight

• Lead and manage statutory audits across all EMEA legal entities, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Own the preparation, review, and submission of statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audit timelines, deliverables, and sign-off across multiple jurisdictions
• Proactively identify and resolve audit issues, escalating material risks to senior leadership as appropriate.

Regulatory & compliance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory filing deadlines and local regulatory requirements across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Monitor legislative and accounting standard changes and assess their impact on statutory reporting obligations.
• Partner with tax, legal, and treasury teams on statutory audit matters

Stakeholder & team management

• Lead, develop, and mentor direct reports, setting clear objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Build strong working relationships with external audit firms, local finance teams, and group reporting functions.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to regional finance teams on statutory accounting matters.
• Process improvement
• Drive continuous improvement in the statutory reporting process, identifying efficiencies and reducing close cycle times.
• Implement and maintain robust controls and documentation standards to support audit readiness.

Competencies you will need for this role:

Technical rigor — Deep command of statutory audit requirements across EMEA jurisdictions

Leadership — Ability to develop talent and lead through ambiguity in a complex, fast-paced environment

Communication — Confident engaging auditors, regulators, and senior stakeholders

Ownership — Self-directed, accountable, and highly organized with strong attention to detail

Collaboration — Skilled at building cross-functional relationships across Finance, Tax, Legal, and Treasury

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2025 revenue). The company has more than 155,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

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