Technical Financial Accountant
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
The Technical Financial Accountant ensures compliance with accounting standards manages complex technical accounting issues and supports accurate financial reporting. This role focuses on interpreting IFRS/GAAP requirements preparing statutory accounts and advising on accounting treatments for transactions and new standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Compliance
- Interpret and apply IFRS/GAAP standards to complex transactions (e.g. leases revenue recognition financial instruments).
- Prepare technical accounting papers for audit review.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess impact on the business.
Audit
- Develop annual audit plans based on risk assessment and organizational priorities.
- Define audit scope objectives and timelines for each engagement.
- Allocate resources and assign audit team members effectively.
- Lead and supervise audit engagements across financial operational and compliance areas.
- Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and company policies.
- Review working papers and ensure documentation supports findings.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and disclosure requirements.
- Support external audit process and respond to technical queries.
Advisory & Support
- Advise finance and business teams on accounting implications of new deals contracts and projects.
- Provide guidance on group accounting policies and ensure consistent application.
Controls & Governance
- Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
- Support SOX compliance and documentation.
Company Secretarial Experience (UK)
- Preparing and filing Confirmation Statements annual accounts and eventdriven filings with Companies House (AP01/CH01/PSC0107 SH01 AA CS01 TM01 etc.).
- Co ordinating with external advisors to issue board and committee agendas notices minutes and written resolutions. Coordinating approvals for share issues option grants buybacks capital reductions and dividend declarations; ensuring alignment with articles of association and shareholder agreements.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and technical accounting efficiency.
- Assist with system enhancements related to technical accounting requirements.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional: ACA/ACCA qualified (Big 4 or top-tier audit experience preferred).
Skills & Experience
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of IFRS /FRS102. Experience with complex accounting areas (leases revenue financial instruments consolidations).
- 10 years in technical accounting or audit including group reporting and consolidation.
- Systems: ERP systems (Dynamics SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written communication for technical papers.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Controls & Compliance Maintain strong internal controls and ensure SOX or equivalent compliance. Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors. Ensure adherence to tax statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Attention to Detail Strong focus on data accuracy system configuration and quality assurance.
Additional Information :
At Telefónica Tech we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.
Be yourself with us and feel that you belong.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age disability gender reassignment marital or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sex and sexual orientation.
We are also committed to equity accessible hiring practices and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Womens network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion Telefónica Tech Pride Neurodiversity ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network) and Sustainability.
We dont believe hiring is a tick box exercise so if you feel that you dont match the job description 100% but would still be a great fit for role please get in touch.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- SRP systems
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Accounting Software
- Hyperion
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Regulatory Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
About Company
Security Architect - Belfast Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities. We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countr ... View more
