Staff Accountant

Overview

In this role you support global financial reporting for CME Group’s EMEA and APAC entities, ensuring timely and accurate month- and quarter-end close. You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality disclosures and strengthen internal controls. You drive process improvements across end-to-end finance activities and support statutory audits and regulatory submissions. This is an opportunity to shape international accounting operations within a leading derivatives firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus Programme
• Equity Programme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Hybrid Working
• Pension Plan

Responsibilities

• Prepare and document journal entries and reconciliations for month-end and quarter-end closes
• Review journal entries, income statements, and balance sheets for accuracy and compliance
• Deliver monthly management reports with high-quality disclosures and adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley policies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance processes and controls
• Support EMEA and APAC statutory audits with required documentation and evidence
• Contribute to integrity of financial data and compliance frameworks

Key requirements

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification in progress or pursuit
• 2.1 degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets accurately
• Solid understanding of IFRS/GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy

• attention to detail
• proactive mindset
• strong analytical thinking
• IFRS/GAAP
• financial reporting and disclosures
• data analysis of large datasets

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