At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a crucial disposal accounting project in the finance team.
- Company: Dynamic insurance company based in London with a focus on compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working, and diverse responsibilities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a key role within a multinational organisation.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with extensive IFRS experience and strong technical writing skills.
As a Senior Technical Accounting Manager in the insurance industry, based in London, you'll handle a disposal accounting project within the finance team. This temporary position is crucial for ensuring compliance with accounting standards and supporting key decision-making processes.
Technical Accounting & Transaction Support
- Prepare comprehensive technical accounting papers relating to group disposals and restructuring activities.
- Assess and document relevant IFRS considerations and accounting treatments.
- Analyse disposal groups, carrying values, transaction proceeds and associated accounting impacts.
- Prepare gain/loss on disposal calculations and deconsolidation assessments.
- Evaluate foreign currency reserves and other balances requiring recycling through the financial statements.
- Draft accounting conclusions and recommendations supported by robust technical analysis.
Financial Reporting & Disclosures
- Prepare IFRS-compliant disclosure notes relating to disposals, restructurings and significant transactions.
- Draft disclosures covering areas such as judgements, estimates and complex accounting treatments.
- Produce supporting journals and accounting calculations for group reporting purposes.
- Prepare audit-ready documentation to support external review and challenge.
- Deliver clear handover materials and technical documentation to the finance team.
Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Extensive post-qualification IFRS technical accounting experience.
- Strong background in M&A, disposals and corporate restructuring projects.
- Proven experience preparing technical accounting papers for external audit review.
- Experience within large multinational organisations.
- Strong knowledge of group consolidation and deconsolidation accounting.
- Excellent technical writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of: IFRS 10, IFRS 5, IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 12, IAS 1, IAS 21, IAS 32.
Job Offer
Daily rate of £550 to £650, dependent on the level of experience. Temporary contract offering flexibility and varied responsibilities.
If you're interested in this role, apply now.
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