Manager, Hedge Accounting

Recruiter
Pure Hong Kong, EA Licence No: 12S5954
Location
Hong Kong
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Jan 2019
Closes
22 Jan 2019
Ref
4680083
Job role
Accountant
Sector
Accounting - Public practice
Experience level
Manager
Responsibilities
  • Manage the execution of IFRS9 Hedge accounting related engagements to ensure quality service is delivered
  • Develop and maintain productive client relationships, maximising business opportunities
  • Supervise a growing specialist team and contribute to the career development of team members
  • Play a key role in business development across regions
  • Local and regional market developments related to Hedge accounting implementation
  • Build strong internal relationships within Advisory practice and across other services.

Qualifications
  • At least 5 to 8 years experience in professional services advisory, management consultancy, international banking, insurance or a blue chip industry company with demonstrable experience in financial risk management.
  • Possess a depth of knowledge in some or most of the following areas
    • Financial instrument valuation and methodologies
    • Knowledge of market practice in policy, procedures and documentation for IFRS9 Hedge accounting
    • Understanding of key changes between IAS39 and IFRS9
    • Understanding hedge effectiveness requirements
    • Knowledge of eligible hedging Instruments and options
    • Understanding of latest IASB developments and papers
    • Understanding of technical tools/ techniques relevant to IFRS9 hedge accounting plus a knowledge of in- house or vendor systems solutions
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior executives.
  • Strong planning and organizing skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure managing multiple/ large scale projects or project deliverables
  • Excellent analytical skills coupled with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Fluent in English with excellent business and technical writing and presentation skills. Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) is a strong advantage
  • Cross cultural business and overseas experience preferred
  • Degree holder in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting/ Financial and Actuarial Engineering/ Business Mathematics or any other business related discipline
  • HKICPA, CFA or FRM Designation preferable.

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