Head of Technical Accounting & Compliance #387
- Recruiter
- Accounting for International Development
- Location
- Flexible, Europe
- Salary
- c. £65,000
- Posted
- 19 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 04 Nov 2021
- Job role
- Compliance/risk, Head of finance, Management accountant, Tax
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Director
Head of Technical Accounting & Compliance #387
c. £65,000
Flexible, Europe
Permanent
Our partner is a leading global not for profit working to positively impact the lives of children and youth around the world. They are seeking a Head of Financial Accounting & Compliance to lead in the provision of accounting, tax and regulatory advice. This is a newly created position.
Responsibilities
- Develop guidance and operational procedures, and training for colleagues especially around understanding and adhering to accounting standards (IFRS & USGAAP).
- Reviewing potential impacts of new accounting standards/regulations and tax regulations, assess options and risks, recommend solutions to manage these changes and ensure that the accounting system is geared up to accommodate these changes.
- Work with the legal team to assess individual country tax regulations, ensure that appropriate procedures are created and implemented, and provide technical assistance.
- Provide technical accounting and tax guidance to the leadership team, working with the accounting, risk and legal teams to offer advice on major corporate issues and provide integrated solutions.
- Lead on the timely completion of key regulatory and compliance returns, and undertake a technical review of the IFRS and USGAPP financial statements prior to their submission and review by external auditors.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level, holding an accounting qualification
- Strong demonstrable background in audit, with knowledge of accounting standards (including IFRS & USGAAP), and understanding of compliance and tax regulations with an international/global charity.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing control environments, developing business processes, policies and standards, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and relationship skills – able to communicate technical information and requirements to non-finance staff, and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, auditors, regulatory bodies and the finance and audit committee.
- Able to work in a changing and ambiguous environment.
This is a permanent role. They are open to where the individual is based. If the individual is UK-based, they do hope that they will be able to be in the office on a part-time basis; they are quite flexible regarding this requirement.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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