Accounting Policy Opportunities, Financial Services
We are recruiting for a number of opportunities across financial services for individuals for a well known FS brand who are keen to move into accounting policy either as a newly qualified or an experienced individual to join as a Manager/Senior Manager.
The Reporting Policy Developments team own and manage the group accounting policy and its application globally. They manage the application of international financial reporting standards through maintenance of the Group Reporting Manual, training, query resolution, project implementation and management for material changes impacting the group. The remit of this team is broad and candidates selected to work in this team must have excellent knowledge of internal and external reporting processes and standards, business support and stakeholder management.
IFRS reporting and accounting exposure and knowledge is essential and we require a candidate from one of the Big 4 accountancy firms for the Senior Manager vacancy within this team. The role will provide specialist ad hoc accounting support and training for existing IFRS accounting requirements but also application of new standards. The role is a technical role however we also need a strong commercial acumen as there will be a high level of business advising around IFRS and regular preparation, review and challenges of IFRS reporting and accounting papers.
The Reporting Policy Developments Senior Managers have overall management of the IFRS helpdesk and act as technical support to stakeholders. The requirements of this role will also require the Senior Manager to lead, consider, understand and advise on /communicate the accounting impact of issues (including MA activity) both from a technical perspective but also consider the external messaging/commercial impact. You will also support the Group Reporting process.
There is a large element of ad hoc requirements within this team and therefore will need evidence that candidates are able to work under pressure and build excellent stakeholder relationships whilst carrying out BAU.
Qualifications, Essential Skills and Knowledge
Proven in-depth experience of IFRS
Qualified accountant from Big 4
Financial Reporting experience
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Commercially astute and able to translate between business actions and financial implications
Insurance experience
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