Lead Accountant

Full job description

We’re looking for a Lead Accountant to ensure that local entities maintain an effective accounting framework and internal controls for compliance with local laws, regulations, US-GAAP and corporate policies.

Reporting to the Director, Country Controller of UK & Ireland, you will manage local tax and statutory filings audits, payroll processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with EPAM Global Shared Services Centre (SSC) teams, leveraging internal and external resources as needed and overseeing all financial activities for the entity.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate accounting under Local GAAP and US-GAAP, SOX compliance and timely reconciliations

Coordinate with SSC teams to address accounting issues and update policies based on legislative changes

Manage archiving processes to comply with local regulations and provide records to authorities

Oversee statutory and corporate audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance with deadlines

Prepare statutory-to-US-GAAP reconciliations and ensure accuracy of local filings

Ensure local tax compliance, manage returns, audits and communicate regulatory changes impacting SSC processes

Oversee payroll operations, ensuring legal compliance, accuracy and SOX alignment, including tax handling for stock-based compensation

Support budgeting, expense recognition and financial performance monitoring with FP&A and budget holders

Manage finance integration for acquisitions and lead financial setup for new entities, including bank accounts and compliance

Requirements

Considerable experience in accounting under both Local GAAP and US-GAAP

Strong knowledge of tax regulations, statutory requirements and internal controls

Experience managing payroll processes and ensuring SOX-compliance workflows

Ability to coordinate financial reporting, monitor legislative changes and implement corporate policies efficiently

Strong collaboration and leadership skills to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., SSC, FP&A, treasury)

Nice to have

Experience in integrating acquired entities into a legal entity and managing financial processes during mergers or acquisitions

Familiarity with the setup of new entities, including finance operations, local standards and banking relationships

Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize processes for efficiency

We offer

EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover

Private medical insurance and dental care

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive group pension plan

Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans

Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events

Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more

If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements