Zopa
Financial Services
HeadofTechnicalAccounting
“Head of Technical Accounting at Zopa. Skills: Technical accounting, Annual report, Stakeholder management. Lead technical accounting assessments. Structure new transactions”
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers; Solve problems
Work from abroad 120 days, Come to Manchester office 2-3 days a week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified accountant, Extensive post qualification experience, Experience in Financial Services sector, Experience in retail banking, Experience in consumer finance, Trained with top accountancy firm, Financial services experience, Technical accounting role experience, Comfortable managing multiple priorities, Work independently, Assume responsibility, Make own judgements, Take ownership of complex areas, Solve problems with minimal guidance, Partner with internal stakeholders, Partner with external stakeholders, Demonstrate questioning mindset, Drive operational changes to systems, Drive operational changes to processes, Curious about AI
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
Set up finance systems
Set up finance processes
Lead delivery of annual report
Manage external parties
Manage internal stakeholder inputs
Drive automation of annual report
Prepare management judgement papers
Attend Audit Committee meetings
Present judgement papers
Develop accounting policy
Scan for industry developments
Implement accounting policy
Manage accounting manual
Manage finance policies
Represent Zopa interests
Provide expert guidance
Advise on accounting policies
Lead ESG reporting approach
Keep pace with disclosure requirements
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 Finance function
Build relationships across Finance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Influential relationships; Wider Zopa teams; Impressive Zopa team; Senior Managers Group; Wider Finance function
Communication Scope
Communication skills
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