COUNTRY CONTROLLER

DESCRIPTION Do you have a strong Accounting and tax background and strong experience as Finance Controller? Are you an open-minded professional with good English skills and wide experience in multinational and international IT companies? If it sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join EPAM as our Country Controller.
With over 30 years’ experience in crafting market leading software, EPAM’s business has been rapidly evolving and is now a global player in solving business challenges and developing tailor-made cutting-edge solutions.
These challenges require a dynamic and highly skilled workforce imagining, designing, engineering, and delivering software, through to business consulting services & customer experiences, which are changing the world around us.
The primary responsibility of the Country Controller for the entities in scope will be to maintain an effective accounting framework and related internal controls to ensure that the accounting records are complete and accurately representing the company’s financial position in compliance with local laws and regulations and US-GAAP, as well as Corporate Policies.
In this capacity, the Country Controller will highly leverage the capabilities of EPAM Global Shared Services Center (SSC) teams and work closely with Finance leadership to assess the right balance of using internal SSC resources and local external agencies for certain tasks, while overseeing all financial activities of the entity.
The role will have overall responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of local Tax and Statutory filings and related Audits.
This position is key in monitoring changes in the local legislative environment and initiating required changes in internal policies and practices while being the driver in general for continuous process improvements locally.
The entities in scope cover all legal entities located in Spain and Portugal, which could be revisited based on the changes in the economic and business environment or requirements.
Shall any of the entities in the future fall outside of the jurisdiction that the Country Controller has proficient knowledge of local legislation and require the support of external agencies to properly address compliance requirements, the combination of internal and external resources will be separately agreed.
We're looking for someone based in Malaga area, who can keep a close communication and relationship with our EPAM Spain management, HR and Operations leads.