Staff Accountant, International Corporate Accounting
Are you a meticulous and driven accounting professional ready to shape financial integrity within a global powerhouse? Join CME Group's International Corporate Accounting team in Belfast, an integral part of our Global Finance function. This dynamic team is at the forefront of ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for our EMEA and APAC operations, impacting management accounts, statutory accounts, and regulatory submissions.
We're seeking a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for optimizing financial processes to contribute to our continued success.
What You'll Get
A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
What You'll Do
Become a cornerstone of our financial operations, where your expertise directly impacts global reporting and strategic decisions.
Orchestrate the precise and timely preparation of well-documented journal entries and account reconciliations for month-end and quarter-end close cycles.
Scrutinize and validate journal entries, income statements, and balance sheets for assigned entities, ensuring unwavering accuracy and compliance.
Deliver insightful and accurate monthly reports to management, upholding the highest standards of disclosure quality and adherence to CME Group documentation and Sarbanes-Oxley policies.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing enhancements across end-to-end finance processes to optimize efficiency and strengthen controls.
Bolster the successful completion of EMEA and APAC statutory audits, providing essential support and documentation.
Contribute to the integrity of financial data, supporting internal controls and compliance frameworks.
What You'll Bring
Actively pursuing a recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Possess a 2.1 degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Demonstrate a strong aptitude for manipulating and analyzing large datasets with precision.
Exhibit a solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
Showcase excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to accuracy.
Company Benefits:
Bonus Programme
Equity Programme
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Private Medical and Dental coverage
Mental Health Benefit Programme
Group Pension Plan
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Cycle To Work
EV Car Benefit Scheme
Gym Membership
Family Leave
Education Assistance – MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification
Hybrid Working
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CME Group: Where Futures are Made
CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.
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CME Group Belfast, Northern Ireland Office
Belfast, United Kingdom
