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Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
A career in our Accounting Services Group practice within Assurance Support services will provide the opportunity to support our engagement teams and clients by providing advice and counsel on accounting financial reporting and strategic business issues. In joining youll help ensure a complete and relevant exchange of information among our consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients provide experts advice on a variety of specific topics support engagement teams in resolving complex issues and supporting clients and their subsidiaries in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard setting initiatives. Youll develop strong relationships with our engagement teams and established audit clients and enhance our ability to meet greater investor expectations with the challenges of an increasingly complex business environment.Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced IFRS person to join our team with the enthusiasm to get involved and a willingness to learn. You will be joining the GAQCRS (Global Assurance Quality Corporate Reporting Services team formerly known as Global ACS Central team) part of Global Assurance Quality which is currently based in Embankment Place colocated with other parts of global assurance.
Activities:
Provide yearround dedicated technical accounting support to the CRS (Corporate Reporting Services) network teams around the world;
Contribute to IFRS thought leadership and knowledge management
Help shape the future of accounting standards by leading response letters to standard setters on discussion papers and exposure drafts.
Support the network roll out of vital quality systems like Viewpoint and Consult as well as working on the rollout of new technology solutions
Respond to consultations and enquiries from CRS teams across the network providing guidance on the most complex and highprofile accounting issues in conjunction with partners in the team;
Review financial statements of highprofile clients
About the role
Enhance Relationship skills We are connected to the various CRS teams around the world. You will develop an extensive network of senior contacts across the firm as well as interact with partners and directors on a daily basis and gain unique insight as to how the network applies IFRS
Develop problem solving skills We are faced with a diverse range of accounting challenges from across the world every day. You will build advanced analytical skills that can also be applied beyond solving technical issues.
Build Leadership skills We are driving the networks views. You will be contributing to our responses to exposure drafts and discussion papers managing differing viewpoints and building consensus and draft thought leadership pieces
Help shape the direction of travel We are at the forefront of the IFRS accounting developments. You will have exposure to and interactions with standard setters and regulators.
Become an expert We are dealing with the most complex technical accounting issues. You will further develop your knowledge of IFRS and the practical issues preparers face in applying accounting guidance.
Requirements
A good working knowledge of international financial reporting standards.
Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and find creative solutions to complex issues.
Strong influencing and team working skills with both peers and senior individuals a passion for communication
A willingness to challenge points of views and opinion through presenting logical arguments.
Assertive flexible proactive and selfmotivated with a desire for learning.
Good organisational skills with the ability to multitask be flexible and recognise changing priorities.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Auditing Auditing Standards Audit Internal Controls Audit Preparation Audit Reporting Audit Risk Assessments Audit Support Business Process Improvement Coaching and Feedback Communication Compliance and Standards Compliance Assurance Compliance Auditing Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Creativity Data Analysis and Interpretation Developing Policies and Guidelines Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy 34 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
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