Global Accounting Policy Manager – IFRS , Big 4 or Bank accounting policy
Posted 1 day ago by Scot Lewis Associates
£85 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Global Accounting Policy Manager role at a leading banking client in London focuses on providing IFRS-based technical accounting support, particularly for treasury and capital markets transactions. The position requires a detail-oriented accounting professional to advise on complex transactions, maintain accounting policies, and support global finance teams. This is a 6-month hybrid contract offering a competitive daily rate. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Big 4 technical advisory or bank accounting policy role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert IFRS technical accounting advice on complex treasury products, including debt, derivatives, and hedging strategies.
- Lead or support hedge accounting reviews under IAS 39 and IFRS 9, covering designations, effectiveness testing, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain IFRS accounting policies, ensuring consistent global application across treasury and capital markets.
- Assess and implement new IFRS standards, preparing clear technical papers for management, auditors, and regulators.
- Collaborate and share expertise through training, technical updates, and cross-functional engagement with global finance and risk teams.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, CA, CPA).
- Experience in a Big 4 technical advisory or bank accounting policy role.
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of IFRS (especially IAS 32, IFRS 9).
- Hedge accounting frameworks both under IAS 39 and IFRS 9.
- Experience with capital issuances, embedded derivatives, and intra-group funding structures; familiarity with IFRS 10, 3, and 15 is a plus.
- Excellent technical research, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
Salary (Rate): £85.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Global Accounting Policy Manager – IFRS , Big 4 or Bank accounting policy
My global banking client, based in London, is looking for a Global Accounting Policy Manager to join the London team. They are looking for a technically skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Professional to join their Global Accounting Policy team. The Senior Manager – Global Accounting Policy will provide IFRS-based technical accounting support, particularly for treasury and capital markets transactions (including hedge accounting under IAS 39 and IFRS 9). This role involves advising on complex transactions, interpreting IFRS standards, maintaining accounting policies, and supporting global finance teams with implementation and compliance. 6 month contract on a Hybrid basis (London), paying £675pd.
Key skills:
- Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, CA, CPA)
- Experience in a Big 4 technical advisory or bank accounting policy role.
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of IFRS (especially IAS 32, IFRS 9)
- Hedge accounting frameworks both under IAS 39 and IFRS 9
- Experience with capital issuances, embedded derivatives, and intra-group funding structures; familiarity with IFRS 10, 3, and 15 is a plus.
- Excellent technical research, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert IFRS technical accounting advice on complex treasury products, including debt, derivatives, and hedging strategies.
- Lead or support hedge accounting reviews under IAS 39 and IFRS 9, covering designations, effectiveness testing, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain IFRS accounting policies, ensuring consistent global application across treasury and capital markets.
- Assess and implement new IFRS standards, preparing clear technical papers for management, auditors, and regulators.
- Collaborate and share expertise through training, technical updates, and cross-functional engagement with global finance and risk teams.
Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.
Keywords: Global Accounting Policy Manager, Accounting Policy, IFRS, Big 4 consultancy, IAS32, IFRS9, Hedge Accounting, Banking, Bank.
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