About Us 

At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work. 

About the Opportunity

The International Accounting Team (covering both the EMEA and APAC regions) is looking to appoint an Accountant. The role will support a number of areas across the Accounting team globally including VAT, OPEX and will have additional focus on Territory specific accounting while ensuring local statutory compliance in each of the countries. You will need to manage competing priorities, work independently and communicate efficiently. We are a fast-paced environment, with constant change and being adaptable is the key to success in this role! We are looking for someone who is a dynamic team player who enjoys cross functional working and wants to be part of a growing team!

Key Responsibilities:

VAT & OPEX Accounting

Partner with the Indirect Tax team, with a focus on improving processes and timely & accurate submission of returns, prepare and review monthly and quarterly reconciliations, ensure invoicing is correctly being accounted for in compliance with VAT legislation globally

Working closely with the business operations and technology teams to ensure OPEX is accurately and consistently accrued and reported

Evaluating monthly any aged accruals & preparing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring these are reconciled and variances are fully understood

Supporting our outsourced accounting function on monthly basis

Review the Income Statement and balance sheet and provide comprehensive analytics on movements

Territory Accounting

Timely completion of monthly close process

Prepare analytical reviews across Income Statement and Balance Sheets

Liaise with Territory Finance across the region, ensuring accounting records align with forecasting

Local GAAP Accounting

Work closely with the Statutory Reporting Team, and manage relationships with external accounting service providers

Identify process weaknesses/errors and implement improvements

Provide accurate and timely completion of monthly US GAAP to local GAAP reconciliations across various International Countries

About You 

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Big four audit background preferable

1+ years post qualified experience 

Year end audit / financial statement preparation (US GAAP/IFRS)

Strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to build relationships

Experience in the preparation of month end close processes, with strong experience completing complex reconciliations 

Experience with various GAAP submissions

Being adaptable is the key 

Life at WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.