IFRS Expert - Deputy Technical Director

England Permanent £130,200 - £130,200 per year View Job Description
Are you interested in influencing the development of high-quality international accounting and reporting standards?
  • Help influence the development of international financial reporting standards.
  • Hybrid working. Very good work / life balance.

About Our Client

This organisation influences, endorses and adopts new or amended international accounting standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for use by UK companies.

Job Description

This role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of the team that supports the work to assess IFRS accounting standard for application by UK entities, influence their development and undertake thought-leadership activities to contribute to the international development of financial reporting. Key accountabilities will include:

  • Supporting the Director, developing strategy and responses, to ensure strong output.
  • Collaborating on the more strategic projects and initiatives aimed at high quality and timely delivery of influencing and endorsement projects.
  • Deputising for the Director.
  • Ensuring the timely preparation of technical papers for discussion at the Board's public sessions.
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with strategic and high profile stakeholders.
  • Leading efforts to increase 'joined up' ways of working within the team.
  • Direct line management of a proportion of team members, including the heads of workstreams.
  • Work with the Director to set the culture of the team in line with the guiding principles of transparency, accountability, independence and thought leadership.



The Successful Applicant

  • Educated to degree level and with a relevant professional qualification.
  • Strong knowledge of the financial reporting environment of listed companies and a keen interest in IFRS.
  • The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated individual who is committed and enthusiastic.

  • Experience of working in accountancy, corporate law or financial regulation.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the wider public interest issues.
  • A good understanding of the due processes of the international accounting standard-setting process and related organisations.
  • A sound understanding of:
    • the function of financial reporting in capital markets,
    • the law relating to corporate reporting and
    • the role of the organisation its statutory functions.
  • Strategic thinking and development.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • An ability to manage staff effectively and to work collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating respect for others, the ability to establish credibility, and to influence effectively, at senior levels.
  • Able to manage complex projects, including setting and meeting deadlines and managing working groups.
  • Resilient and confident in managing competing demands.
  • Willing and demonstrably able to act with integrity and impartiality, independently of any individual or collective stakeholder interest.
  • A passion to secure the public interest.
  • Flexible and collaborative.
  • Engaging successfully and confidently with external stakeholders at a senior level.

What's on Offer

  • Salary £130,200
  • 30 days annual leave, flexible bank holidays, plus ability to buy extra leave.
  • Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
  • Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services.
  • A strong work/life balance ethos.
  • Hybrid working.
Contact
Colin Hawkins
Quote job ref
JN-022021-2008153
Phone number
+44 207 269 2249

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Public Sector
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Colin Hawkins
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2249
Job reference
JN-022021-2008153