Technical Accounting Manager

My Client is a large, global property company with over $100 billion in assets under management. They have extensive experience of owning and operating assets with a diverse profile but with a major focus on property and real estate. They are a large dual listed organization with a presence in all major markets and they therefore require someone with an expansive mindset who is keen to operate and develop in a large finance team. They are currently recruiting for a technical accounting manager with an in depth knowledge of accounting standards in particular IFRS.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise IFRS policies and procedures for UK property reporting group
• Inform the finance team on upcoming new standards and possible effect on their reporting
• Comprehend and inform existing and new businesses of differences from GAAP to IFRS and lead in conversion reviews
• Research all company transactions that are affecting subsidiaries to ascertain impact to IFRS
• Assist other ares of the business through the acquisition process
• Develop processes to manage reporting from investments
• Work with local businesses on purchase price accounting
• Work alongside external auditors to make sure documentation standards are conformed to
• Oversee the integration between external and internal auditors function
• Take ownership of procedures for the property group
• Develop a standard for compliant controls documentation

Key Requirements

• ACA qualified
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders
• Experience in the property sector preferable
• Experience in a similar role