Key Purpose of the Role:

As an IFRS specialist, you will assist with the implementation of IFRS Accounting Standards across Blejmarc Group. This includes:

• Implementing transactions consistent with IFRS Accounting Standards and co-designing accounting solutions to drive compliance.
• Assessing new IFRS Accounting Standards, accounting for transactions, developing accounting policies and manuals, training on IFRS, and assisting in financial statement preparation in compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Liaising with international clients.
• Preparing and presenting papers to the Blejmarc Accounting Practices Committee, Audit Committee, and/or Regulator.
• Engaging with external auditors on IFRS-related queries and financial statement presentation and disclosures.
• Participating in industry forums.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Preparation and review of annual financial statements.
• Assisting in drafting Blejmarc Group Financial Statements in compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and best practices.
• Reviewing subsidiary financial statements and providing guidance on disclosures per IFRS and Companies Act.
• Creating and sharing reporting frameworks and templates, including financial statement and reporting pack templates.
• Developing IFRS disclosures for new IFRS standards or interpretations.

New or Amended IFRS Standards:

• Staying abreast of IFRS developments and transferring knowledge to finance teams.
• Researching the impact of new/amended accounting standards on Blejmarc Group transactions.
• Overseeing the implementation of new accounting standards across Blejmarc Group (initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring).
• Interpreting and applying IFRS Accounting Standards across the group.
• Facilitating the Blejmarc Accounting Practices Committee to ensure consistent IFRS application.
• Addressing IFRS accounting queries and writing accounting opinions, position papers, and policy documents.
• Presenting IFRS training to finance teams.
• Liaising with external auditors and addressing IFRS and financial statement queries.
• Supporting the client relations team with technical queries and ad hoc requests.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of the annual audit.

Profile:

• Self-management skills.
• Advanced knowledge and application of IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and experience.

Qualifications:

• Qualified CA (ACCA) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Relevant experience within financial services is required.

Working Hours:

8 AM - 5 PM / 1 Hour lunch