Sophos
Financial Controller – EMEA North and ME
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Financial Control Accountant – EMEA Financial Services
About Us
Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform, expert-led services, and a focus on evolving cyber threats. Our solutions blend machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with hands-on expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat detection and response.
We offer industry-leading Managed Detection and Response (MDR), alongside a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio, including:
- Endpoint and network security
- Email and cloud protection
- Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
- Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
- Next-gen SIEM
Coupled with our expert advisory services, we help organizations proactively reduce risk, respond faster, and achieve the visibility and scalability needed for today’s threats.
Sophos partners globally through MSPs, MSSPs, resellers, distributors, and marketplace integrations, offering organizations the flexibility to choose trusted security allies.
Headquartered in Oxford, U.K., we thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a remote-first working model that empowers our people worldwide.
Role Summary
As a critical member of the EMEA Financial Control team, you will take ownership of month-end closures, variance analysis, cash flow reporting, and statutory filings for Sophos Ltd. and key international legal entities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading month-end accounting for UK, Ireland, Sweden, and Romania, supporting UK GAAP reporting.
- Manually managing month-end accounting for Dubai and Thailand rep offices, including audit preparation.
- Ensuring compliance for financial controls (e.g., GRNI, prepayments, fixed assets).
- Preparing monthly management accounts for UAE and Thailand.
- Supervising annual audits and local statutory tax filings for multiple jurisdictions.
- Contributing to VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and indirect tax compliance for Sophos Ireland.
- Translating data-driven insights to balance sheet accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Facilitating collaboration between Finance, Audit, and regional office leaders.
This role plays a strategic bridge between global controlling processes and local regulatory demands, closing gaps to ensure real-time financial visibility and compliance.
What You Will Do
Core Accountabilities
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Month-End Close
- Execute UK, Ireland, Sweden, and Romania month-end financial closures strictly on deadlines.
- Prepare accounting reports for review and approval.
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Variance & Analysis
- Root-cause analysis for:
- Monthly / quarterly / annual cost variances vs. plan/forecast.
- Dossiers for significant variances for review and justification with EMEA Financial Controller.
- Safeguard financial forecasting accuracy.
- Root-cause analysis for:
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Reporting & Compliance
- Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations (monthly ladies) submitted for Slopes Financial Controller review.
- Statutory & Audit Responsibilities:
- Prepare Ireland, Sweden, Romania audits’, local rep offices (UAE/Thailand), and Sophos Ltd annual reporting requirements.
- Lead interim and annual audit support for Sophos Ltd.
- Tax Compliance Handling:
- VAT/WHT management (annual filing, deadlines, policy adherence).
- Obern National Statistics survey submissions.
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Cash Flow Management
- Draft monthly cash flow forecasts and reports for UK, Ireland, Sweden, and Romania.
- Ensure Group forecasts align with corporate treasury policies.
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Internal Control & Policy Compliance
- Review and sign-off on policies (expenses, travel, etc.).
- Support: tax, commercial finance (e.g., annual R&D tax credits).
- Maintain documented procedures manual, ensuring timeliness and efficiency.
Responsibilities (by Jurisdiction)
| Entity | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Ireland | Full accounting cycle, VAT/WHT compliance, annual tax filings. |
| Sweden | Month-end close, localisation statutory accounting and compliance. |
| Romania | Memo/y-ledger management, annual audit and local tax submissions. |
| UAE / Thailand | Representation office financials, monthly reporting, audit preparation. |
What You Will Bring
Essential Qualifications
- Accounting Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- IFRS & UK GAAP Mastery: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with accursal accounting.
- Regulatory Experience: Navigating audits, tax advisory, and governmental compliance interactions.
- Month-End / Annual Close: Precision in promptly meeting month-end deadlines and verifying completeness.
- Unified Thinking: Broader “big-picture” accounting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Interactive Force: Engaging with cross-functional teams (Finance, Audit, Legal) and pulling out actionable reports.
- 25% Quality Assurance (!): Ensuring discrepancy-free reports, reducing gaps pre-/and post-notification.
Attributes & Rewarding Skills
- Withstanding a Hungry Culture: Flourishing in pressure-driven environments, matching pace with Finance’s fast-moving revenue team.
- Balanced Proactivity: Planning and prioritising workloads without losing track of long-term strategic goals.
- visibility Pairing: Effectively corrupt accountability while building trust in local teams and senior partners.
- Problem-Solving, Not-Play At Machine: Adapting to ambiguity and fil continue delivery under demanding timelines.
- Compliance & Continuum Mindset: Always asking, “How can we monthly make matters flow smoother?”
- Risk & Process Awareness: Continuously hone mechanisms and enforce comcoli controls.
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✔ SAP Hands-On (advanced navigation): Improved automation efficiencies. ✔ he 3+ years post-qualification in industry finance, ideally software/cybersecurity with global scope. ✔ Specialized Tax Knowledge: Focus on Ireland correction/model/VAT compliance, filings, WHT.
✔ Future potential for contractual growth: Open to contributing early to team training and process improvement. ✔ Thorough Self-Learner: Willing to continuously expand horizons with diverse growth initiatives. ✔ Unstructured collaboration, only better: Leading regional/to-offices, clarifying ambiguities efficiently.
Ready To Join Us?
At Sophos, we embrace diversity as engine driven. Nobody fits the groundbreaking mold—uimversions and edges create soul and shape for disruptive ideas. We don’t require perfect check every-time.
Instead, we value your distinct strengths because they fuel innovation, strengthen teamwork, and provide nuance we can’t replicate or ignore. Don’t worry about checking boxes—apply and let your voice rise.
What’s Great About Sophos?
A Flexible, Inclusive Space to Innovate
- Remote-First Model: Priority in breakout space/remote work, except for some hybrid roles (regional/corporate aged).
- Legal prerequisite: Must authorize working in posting jurisdiction (no I/ work sponsorship required).
- Team Wide Focus: Fun team spirit propelling ambitious innovation.
- Closed Circle Update: Internal SOP diversity hubs fostering awareness, education, and peer support.
- Charity-Enfocated Movements: Volume around annual initiatives, company-wide volunteering days assisting local/regional communities.
Eco & Wellbeing Priorities
- Sustainable/Sustain your career.
- Global initiatives aligning with Environmental, Social, and Governance ESG goals.
- Engage Every Muscle and Mind:
- Monthly Wellbeing Days, meme-and image competition spikes, and fitness challenges!
- Voice-only support sessions, learned leadership, upskilling from proximity values acts.
- Travel-Fetch Opportunities: Cross-cultural contributions removing other Silly norm silos.
Our Commitment To You
We embrace seeing you for who you are—as a person with potential. Our door is unlocked for diverse backgrounds, and we advocate for united success.
- Modern Fair Access:
- Zero discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability or veteran status. Inclusive recruitment & affirmative action standards.
- Humans Making Decisions:
- despite initial AI-assisted screening, supportive dialogues drive all processes.
- Seek adjustments required for outilined benefits.
Explore a Purposeful Path at Sophos,
Where you contribute, and we celebrate your unique voice. Find your future today at www.sophos.com.
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