Merck
Senior Expert External Reporting
Skills
3 months ago
Share this opportunity
Share this opportunity to other talents of your network:
✓ Offer them a visibility boost with clients.
✓ Help your contacts find their next job.
Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
9 August 2026
What they need
Job Summary
Senior Expert, External Reporting is part of the External Reporting Processes Team within Group Reporting, and responsible for preparing the Group's quarterly and annual reports, as well as the sustainability report and digital financial reporting in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF). This position is intended for experienced professionals with an interest in capital markets reporting at a listed European company.
Your Role
- Be the primary point of contact for significant parts of the quarterly and annual reports.
- Take ownership of the preparation and publication of the Group's external financial reports, including annual and interim financial statements, the management report and regulatory filings, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
- Interact with a wide range of colleagues within and beyond the finance area.
- Develop a deep understanding of the Group and the requirements for (digital) reporting of a publicly traded company.
Who You Are
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- At least 5-7 years of professional experience in auditing or financial reporting at a publicly traded company.
- Experience working in an international non-India headquartered organization with teams located across different countries and regions.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS and/or management reporting.
- Strong understanding of the annual financial statement process and external reporting requirements.
- Experience with disclosure management tools, especially Workiva.
- Ability to translate complex problems into actionable steps.
- High initiative, structured and solution-oriented, with the ability to work independently; strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for drafting and reviewing financial and non-financial content.
- Ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven collaboration skills with teams and stakeholders across functions, regions, and levels.
- Experience interacting with external auditors.
- Detail-oriented and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
- Ability to coordinate reporting deliverables and manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
Key Skills
- IFRS
- External reporting
- Management reporting
- Workiva
- Digital reporting
- Capital markets reporting
- Regulatory filings
- Disclosures management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
Other offers great for you!
These companies are also looking for great profiles
Teksystems
Expert en developpement fullstack
Freelance
Le Mans, France
Hybrid
Skills
20 hours ago
Quick apply
Futurwork
Expert Senior en Qualité des Solutions IT
750€/jour
Freelance
Namur, Belgium
Hybrid, Onsite
Skills
4 hours ago
Quick apply
Coexya
Expert VTOM - Freelance
500 - 600
Freelance
Paris, France
Hybrid, Onsite
Skills
2 hours ago
Quick apply