Senior Staff Accountant

Through the power of trillions of dollars in business spend, Coupa’s mission is to unlock our customers' full potential to do well and do good, anchored in our shared belief that we are smarter together. Our customers, suppliers, and employees- our Coupanians- come together to co-create ideas and innovations that impact the power of spend.<br/>As the EMEA Senior Staff Accountant, you would be part of our EMEA finance and accounting team, responsible to support our bookkeeping for our local entities as well as take part in the compliance processes including the external audits, corporate tax and VAT returns of the Coupa entities in EMEA. <h3>How You Will Impact Coupa Every Day</h3> <ul> <li>Participate in the local statutory bookkeeping for EMEA entities in accordance with the local GAAP and requirements</li><li>Support the preparation and delivery of successful annual standalone external audits for all Coupa EMEA entities</li><li>Participate in the preparation and timely filing of VAT returns for registered EMEA entities</li><li>Working closely with the local auditors and supporting the external audit processes by providing the requested supporting evidences and explanations in a timely manner </li><li>Supporting the daily invoice finance review and approval process within MyCoupa for the EMEA region. This will involve working with the Accounts payable and treasury teams</li><li>Raise spend requisitions in MyCoupa for external services required</li><li>Work closely with the local consultants, auditors, and tax advisors</li><li>Take part in the special projects in the EMEA region where needed</li></ul> <h3>What You Will Bring to Coupa</h3> <ul> <li>CPA is preferred</li><li>Experience required in finance (Accounting, Consolidation &amp; Reporting, Audit etc.)</li><li>Big Four experience is a plus</li><li>Prior experience in bookkeeping for the EMEA local accounts is a plus</li><li>Working knowledge of local EMEA GAAPs/IFRS accounting standards and other relevant local finance regulations in EMEA accounting standards. Experience of US GAAP is a plus</li><li>Experience in VAT filing and reporting is a plus</li><li>Fluent in spoken and written English. Speaking &amp; reading in German is a plus</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks/initiatives, and meet established deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask under tight deadlines</li><li>Advanced personal computer skills i.e. MS Office, Google Docs</li><li>Experience in MyCoupa, Netsuite, Sage Intacct is a plus </li><li>Adapt to a fast-paced continuous learning environment and show a willingness to take on additional responsibility where required</li></ul>#LI-Hybrid<br/>At Coupa, we’re building a great company that is laser-focused on three core values: ensuring customer success with an obsessive and unwavering commitment to making customers successful, focusing on results with a relentless focus on delivering results through innovation and having a bias for action, and striving for excellence with our commitment to a collaborative environment infused with professionalism, integrity, passion, and accountability.<br/>At Coupa, we have a solid and innovative team dedicated to improving the spend management processes of today's dynamic businesses. We celebrate diversity and recognize its value to our customers and employees. Coupa is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. Learn more about our commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at Coupa <a href="https://www.coupa.com/company/diversity-equity-inclusion">here</a>. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. <br/>Please be advised that inquiries or resumes from recruiters will not be accepted. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read <a href="https://www.coupa.com/privacy-policy">Coupa’s Privacy Policy</a> and understand that Coupa receives/collects your application, including your personal data, for the purposes of managing Coupa's ongoing recruitment and placement activities, including for employment purposes in the event of a successful application and for notification of future job opportunities if you did not succeed the first time. You will find more details about how your application is processed, the purposes of processing, and how long we retain your application in our Privacy Policy.