Overview We are seeking a highly driven, innovative, and passionate Finance Manager to join the Accounting Operations team inside Finance Operations. Accounting Operations provides large-scale, global accounting support for financial close, reporting, statutory compliance, and audit for over 300 ABK/Microsoft legal entities and lines of business. We are a global team with staff and delivery centers around the world. Accounting Operations is expanding its scope with intelligent automation, innovative processes, and cost-efficient solutions. The role supports the wider ABK Europe finance team by improving processes, shortening delivery times, and strengthening delivery during peak periods. ABK’s mission is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment that fosters a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability. Core Responsibilities Drive continuous improvement across close, reporting, and compliance processes by identifying inefficiencies, recommending solutions, and partnering with teams to implement enhancements. Support adoption of standardized global processes and leverage technology and automation to improve speed, accuracy, and control. Maintain an adaptable, solutions-oriented approach, proactively shifting focus to risk areas and supporting colleagues across the finance team. Coordinate statutory financial statements, local compliance requirements, and tax submissions for supported entities in partnership with local advisors and central statutory teams. Monitor external audit processes, ensuring efficient information flow, timely deliverables, and clear communication of risks. Monitor and review tax provisions/filings as required, including review of external provider work and integration into statutory accounts. Execute and support core close activities including journal approvals and balance sheet reconciliation approvals as required, transfer pricing entries, analytical reviews, and adherence to accounting policies and IFRS requirements. Monitor and maintain high-quality performance across accounting/tax service vendors, driving timely corrective actions where needed. Provide clear, well-documented accounting guidance to team members and respond to complex technical questions with accuracy and pragmatism. Act as a central support resource for the ABK Europe finance team, stepping in during peak cycles to ensure continuity, accuracy, and on-time delivery. Investigate and resolve accounting deviations, data anomalies, and unexpected results, coordinating across business teams to prevent recurrence. Serve as an escalation point for issues originating in shared services processes, facilitating resolution through structured communication with internal stakeholders and vendor leadership. Lead or contribute to department projects such as system upgrades or accounting methodology changes. Assist training of department, identifying key areas for improvement, delivering materials and capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement. Communicate ideas and plans to stakeholders ensuring that departments stay synchronized. Monitor emerging risks – such as GAAP changes or system updates – and develop mitigation plans. Take ownership of specific tasks during close or audit cycles to help maintain momentum and support delivery teams. Qualifications Qualified accountant with 3+ years post-qualification work experience in accounting or finance Collaborative, agile and sees issues through to prompt resolution Accounting close/financial reporting experience Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, tax regulations Influence without authority and drive accountability Proactive and able to work on own initiative Tax and/or transfer pricing expertise a plus About King With a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry. King games are played by more than 200 million monthly active users. King, part of Microsoft, has offices in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta. More information can be found at King.com. Job details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Computer Games #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading interactive entertainment company is seeking a highly driven Finance Manager to enhance accounting operations. This role involves continuous improvement of processes, coordination of financial statements, and monitoring of audits. A successful candidate will have over three years of experience as a qualified accountant and possess knowledge of IFRS standards. The position offers a dynamic work environment aimed at achieving operational excellence in finance while collaborating with global teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr
