Zopa
Financial Services
HeadofTechnicalAccounting
“Head of Technical Accounting at Zopa. Skills: Technical accounting, Financial reporting, Accounting policy. Lead technical accounting assessments. Structure new transactions”
Industry & Context.
Solve problems; Make judgements
Work from abroad 120 days
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified accountant, Extensive post qualification experience, Experience in Financial Services sector, Trained with top accountancy firm, Financial services experience in technical accounting role
Nice to Have
Technical knowledge of IFRS 9, Technical knowledge of IAS 39, Technical knowledge of IAS 38, Technical knowledge of IAS 36, Technical knowledge of IFRS 2, Technical knowledge of IFRS 3, Understanding of regulatory reporting requirements for banks, Understanding of UK taxes
What You'll Do.
Lead technical accounting assessments
Structure new transactions
Structure new products
Structure significant contracts
Ensure effective control processes
Support operationalisation of new activities
Support implementation of new activities
Lead delivery of annual report
Manage external parties
Manage internal stakeholder inputs
Drive automation of annual report process
Prepare management judgement papers
Attend Audit Committee meetings
Present papers to Audit Committee
Take ownership of accounting policy development
Horizon scanning for accounting policy
Implement accounting policy
Manage accounting manual
Manage finance policies
Stay up-to-date with industry developments
Represent Zopa's interests
Provide expert guidance on accounting policies
Advise on accounting policies
Lead ESG reporting approach
Lead sustainability reporting approach
Manage Technical Accounting team
Oversee Technical Accounting team
Coordinate team tasks
Supervise Technical Accounting Specialist
Develop forward view of function
Lead external auditor engagements
Contribute to Senior Managers Group
Influence Senior Managers Group
Build relationships across Finance function
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Finance function; External auditors
Communication Scope
Present papers; Provide expert guidance; Advise on policies
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