Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, etc.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, the ideal candidate will be ‘Big 4’ trained.
• At least 5 years relevant accounting experience.
• Very strong IFRS GAAP technical skills gained with listed clients or in technical department (IFRS 9, 15 and 16 in particular)
• Experience of working within the technical departments/accounting advisory of a major firm of accountants will be an added advantage.
Functional Competencies:
• Local & International Accounting Standards
• Financial Reporting
• Technical Accounting
• Financial & Management Accounting
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Communication
• Audit compliance
• Project Management
• Problem solving
IFRS Compliance:
• Monitor changes to IFRS and assess their impact on the company's financial reporting.
• Ensure that the company's accounting policies align with IFRS principles.
• Implement new IFRS accounting standards and update existing policies accordingly.
• Ensure that IFRS disclosures are appropriate, and that data is captured on a timely basis for quarterly reporting.
• Support the design and development of internal and external reporting initiatives.
• Ensure that relevant SOX controls are executed, and that documentation meets the required standard.
Technical Guidance:
• Provide guidance on accounting for complex transactions, including writing and reviewing technical accounting memos and driving any accounting issues to resolution.
• Provide clear and practical solutions to ad hoc technical accounting queries.
• Support the company with projects including accounting for new products/services and other transactions requiring technical accounting opinions.
• Work closely with the Group Financial Reporting team.
• Research and provide guidance on specific accounting topics and their implications.
External Audit Support:
• Collaborate with external auditors to address IFRS-related inquiries.
• Lead the resolution of technical accounting issues raised during the audit.
Training and Education:
• Conduct training sessions for finance and accounting teams to enhance IFRS knowledge.
• Keep the finance team informed about changes in IFRS and their impact on the company.