We are seeking a highly experienced accounting and reporting professional with strong expertise in IFRS 9, IFRS 3, IFRS 10, and IAS 28. This role will be driving technical accounting, consolidation, and reporting across the Group, including acquired subsidiaries and complex investment structures. A critical part of the role will involve working closely with Investments and Corporate Development teams to assess accounting implications of new acquisitions, equity investments, and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Advisory
- Apply expert knowledge of IFRS 9, IFRS 3, IFRS 10, and IAS 28 to evaluate accounting treatment of financial instruments, equity investments, and business combinations.
- Prepare technical accounting position papers to support transaction structuring and reporting decisions.
- Support valuation, impairment, and classification analyses for investments.
- Lead training and policy roll-out for areas relating to IFRS 9, IFRS 3, IFRS 10, and IAS 28.
- Partner with Investments, M&A, and Corporate Development teams on deal evaluation, due diligence, and transaction execution.
- Ensure seamless transition of acquired entities into the Group's reporting framework post-acquisition.
Acquired Subsidiaries Consolidation & Reporting
- Manage the consolidation process for new subsidiaries, including newly acquired entities.
- Review financial statements of subsidiaries and align with Group accounting policies and IFRS.
- Resolve classification and presentation differences across subsidiaries.
- Provide technical oversight to subsidiary finance teams and monitor post-acquisition reporting quality.
Group Financial Reporting
- Support preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, including notes and disclosures.
- Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual group reporting cycles with respective acquirers.
- Implement changes arising from new IFRS standards and ensure compliance with regulators.
Leadership & Team Management
- Supervise and mentor team members in consolidation, reporting, and technical accounting.
- Enhance reporting processes through automation and standardization.
- Build technical accounting expertise across the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- At least 10 years of accounting and financial reporting experience, with significant hands-on experience in consolidation, acquired subsidiaries, and investments oversight.
- Strong command of IFRS 9, IFRS 3, IFRS 10, and IAS 28.
- Industry experience in banking, digital banking, fintech, or financial services preferred.
- Professional certification: CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
- Proven ability to work effectively with investment and deal teams on transaction-related accounting.
- Strong detail orientation, analytical skills, and ability to communicate complex accounting issues clearly.
What We Offer
- A pivotal role in ensuring accurate and robust Group reporting for investments and acquisitions.
- Hands-on exposure to complex consolidations, M&A, and financial instruments.
