Senior Technical Accounting Manager

Overview & Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Accounting Manager (STAM) is the primary technical accounting resource within the organization.

This role will be a key resource in supporting the organization in evaluating non-routine transactions and researching, documenting, and making recommendations of accounting implications to the business for both external reporting and management accounting under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and other standards as applicable.

STAM responsible for timely identification, impact assessment and implementation of reporting changes as a result of as emergent regulatory accounting body updates and validating that the accounting treatment applied is proper and in line with (IFRS) standards.

In addition, STAM will advise on the development, implementation and maintenance of the necessary procedures and systems for the financial control of the corporation worldwide, and the safeguarding of assets, including automated systems

STAM shall provide technical accounting support and targeted education for internal employees with financial responsibility, as well as supporting the preparation and analysis of financial statements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow new and emerging accounting policies and guidance. Evaluate potential impacts on the organization and, where appropriate, research and author memos, accounting policies, practices, and procedures to document the Group's accounting position related to significant accounting issues, resulting in compliance with International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and timely and accurate financial statements.
• Manage and update group WIs, manuals, and material related to global corporate accounting matters as necessary.
• Assist the corporate accounting group in maintaining and, where necessary, establishing and documenting effective internal controls and procedures.
• Integrate new acquisitions into the appropriate corporate operating policies and procedures.
• Support the preparation of Elliott's quarterly reporting requirements to Ebara.
• Support introductory and ongoing financial training for Finance and other departments' staff with financial responsibilities as necessary.
• Support the completion of the annual audit report, including all footnote disclosures and pension accounting.
• Support the coordination of quarterly and year-end reviews by external auditors.
• Ensure quarterly and annual compliance with 'Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley' (J-SOX) requirements.
• Provide timely information and analysis to external auditors to facilitate the completion of their duties on time.
• Advise and direct the completion of special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller, Global Corporate Controller, and Chief Financial Officer.

Background & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required.
• An advanced degree or certification is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or an equivalent qualification is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of diversified financial and accounting experience, with an emphasis on manufacturing financial operations, or a minimum of 5 years in a technical accounting role is recommended.
• Work experience in other operating areas is desirable.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills are required, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IAS theory and practical application is essential. Must be able to read and understand complex and/or unusual transactions, contracts, and standards, identify issues, conduct research, and draft technical memos.
• Knowledge of other accounting standards, particularly US GAAP, J GAAP, and JMIS, is advantageous.

Base Location

Remote - based in the UK

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