EMEA Controller at MSCI Inc.

ABOUT MSCI Inc.

MSCI Inc. is a leading provider of investment decision support tools to investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. MSCI products and services include indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools. 

The company’s flagship product offerings are: the MSCI indices with approximately USD 7.5 trillion estimated to be benchmarked to them on a worldwide basis; Barra multi-asset class factor models, portfolio risk and performance analytics; RiskMetrics multi-asset class market and credit risk analytics; IPD real estate information, indices and analytics; MSCI ESG (environmental, social and governance) Research screening, analysis and ratings; ISS corporate governance research, data and outsourced proxy voting and reporting services; and FEA valuation models and risk management software for the energy and commodities markets. MSCI is headquartered in New York, with research and commercial offices around the world. 

As of March 31, 2013, as reported on July 31, 2013 by eVestment, Lipper and Bloomberg. 

For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ISS, the world's leading provider of proxy voting and corporate governance solutions, is immediately seeking a motivated finance professional with strong accounting experience obtained within an international environment. This role comprises management of all aspects of business finance, including monthly financial reporting to head office (US), statutory financial statements preparation, payroll and general accounting, cash management, corporate income tax and VAT compliance work for ISS in the EMEA region, covering Belgium, France, Germany and the UK.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of the financial statements of the Belgian, French and UK companies for external audit;
• Management of the relationship with external auditors in EMEA and timely filing of the financial statements in each country;
• Income tax and VAT compliance work for the EMEA region, working in conjunction with external tax advisors. Involvement in and management of tax audits as and when they arise;
• Completing the monthly accounting close process for the 5 EMEA entities in Belgium, France, Germany and the UK (2 UK companies), including payroll accounting, general accruals and prepayments, fixed assets accounting and other aspects of the financial close process;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting data for the EMEA region for inclusion in the consolidated financial reporting package;
• Preparation of income statement and balance sheet analytics for the region;
• Management of the regional bank accounts and liaison with external banks, treasury management, cash forecasting;
• Management of a junior finance team member;
• Other general accounting responsibilities and finance projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An accounting qualification obtained from a recognized professional accounting organization;
• A mixture of public and private experience is preferred with a minimum of 8 years in a relevant role;
• Prior knowledge of US GAAP would be advantageous;
• Previous experience of working within an international organization and managing cross-border financial reporting;
• Experience of income tax and VAT compliance across different EMEA countries;
• High level of analytical skills with an ability to challenge the numbers;
• Extremely well organized, with a detail oriented approach and hard-working;
• Excellent language and communication skills, particularly in English and French;
• Excellent Excel skills with knowledge of accounting ERP systems.

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV to  fruzsina.furstall@msci.com. 

Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis. 

To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes. 

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.