IFRS Policies Specialist

The organisation

For a leading and international Bank, we are looking for a IFRS Policies Specialist.

The position

Are you a highly experienced IFRS expert, able to deal with complex accounting matters relevant to a bank? Are you able to analyse the accounting requirements as well as their related impact on banks and provide high quality IFRS advice? Then we are looking for you!

Tasks & responsibilities

• Identifying accounting change and analysing the impact.
• Developing accounting policies for financial reporting based on IFRS and Dutch law.
• Acting as a trusted advisor for Group and Business Line Management regarding technical issues on financial reporting based on IFRS - advising management (including the Executive Board) on complex accounting matters and enabling management to make well informed accounting judgements.
• Advising management on positions to be taken in (inter)national consultative bodies related to financial reporting based on IFRS.
• Identifying, monitoring and participating - at both national and international level - in new developments regarding financial reporting by financial institutions, particularly with respect to IFRS.
• Consulting with other financial institutions both nationally and internationally, as well as with regulatory/supervisory bodies, ensuring that the banks positions regarding financial reporting gain maximum support.
• Reviewing the content of the financial reports, in compliance with the applicable accounting requirements and laws and regulations.
• Providing education and training to Group management and business units regarding policies for financial reporting based on IFRS.
• Providing support and advice to other departments with regard to accounting-related issues.

Candidate profile

• Deep technical IFRS knowledge and expertise as well as practical experience in application of IFRS by banks.
• Fluent in the Dutch and English language (verbal and written). This is essential for your knowledge of Dutch Law applicable for financial reporting.
• Stakeholder management experience. Relationship building with various stakeholders is key for success in this role.
• Ability to work effectively as a business partner and trusted advisor to the senior management, as well as other internal clients.
• Current residency in the Netherlands
• Superb communication skills to help the business and other stakeholders understand and relate to key accounting messages.
• Confident and assertive without being antagonistic or alienating.
• Bring global perspective and cultural sensitivity to working environment

The offer

The bank wants to make sure that it's possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life.

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience. Based on 40 hours. (36 can be discussed). Including 13th month salary and 8% holiday payment
• Hybrid way of working
• Strong Pension scheme
• Individual Savings Contribution (3.5% of your gross annual salary)
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
• Work Agile, so new ideas come to life faster

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below.