Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager (Hybrid) – Vienna, Austria

Would you like to play a key role in helping a publicly (NYSE) listed global financial services company navigate the accounting landscape? Are you ready to expand your potential in a dynamic organization that is evolving into the next phase of its 174-year history? Join Western Union as Senior Accounting Manager in Vienna.

Hybrid: 3 days at the office per week

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

Be motivated by our values: Integrity, Respect, Trust & Innovation.

Role Responsibilities

• Leading the local accounting team including oversight of and providing direction to outsourced service providers  and allocating resources to ensure a timely completion of work.
• Being accountable for the regular monthly routine processes and controls: journal entries revision, trial balance analytical review, analysis of complex balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP and Western Union accounting policies and regular internal control processes
• Preparing standalone financial statements and regulatory filings according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (UGB, IFRS, US GAAP) and managing the audit process
• Close cooperation with local Controlling and understanding the Group requirements for Management Accounting (Cost Centre, Product Group, Business Area, Country)
   
• Ensuring compliance with local tax requirements (Corporate income tax, VAT Reporting for AT, DE, IT, ES, FR, PL) and managing local Tax Audits
   
• Ensures compliance of local accounting principles, practices and guidelines- The incumbent will work closely with the CFO of Western Union International Bank. Cooperating with auditors and tax advisors.
• Manage complex and innovative accounting projects
• Compliance with global process standards and main contact person for clarifications and development of proposed solutions
• Providing leadership in initiating and implementing process improvements.

Role Requirements

• Fully qualified in one of the following: ACA, CIMA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA and  an University degree in Finance, Economics or equivalent (Bilanzbuchhalter) along with 5+ years’ qualified experience in accounting
• Strong knowledge of UGB, US GAAP, IFRS, monthly accounting routine processes, general local tax requirements and statutory reporting requirements.
• Previous experience in preparing financial statements and experience in collaboration with auditors during preparation and review of audit material is a prerequisite for this role.
•  Previous experience with Oracle and Blackline is a plus

Demonstrate strong people management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empower and motivate people and a desire and ability to take a strong leadership role and influence actions to create real change. Comfortable in interacting with stakeholders across the organization
Fluency in English and German, both verbally and written.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is well positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ 

Salary

We are under legal obligation to indicate the minimum salary, which is EUR 78.657 gross per year for this position. However, our attractive compensation packages follow current market salaries and can therefore be significantly above the indicated minimum salary.

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few 
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Austria specific benefits include:  

• Comprehensive life & medical cover
• Contributory pension plan
• Luncheon vouchers
• Other partner discounts

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. 

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

05-28-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.