Senior Lead IFRS Specialist

About the role

Plans and conducts audit assignments (Operational, ICT and Financial audits) on either Head-Office, local entity, departments or transformation level), communicates audit findings and discuss them with auditees, (sr) management. Develops clear and concise audit reports including audit scope, objectives, procedures performed, internal control deficiencies and actionable recommendations. Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and makes recommendations regarding new policies and procedures. Able to work independently through a specialized and advanced knowledge.

Areas of responsibilities:

• Monitoring IFRS and other relevant accounting standards: Proactively monitor changes in the IFRS and other applicable standards, assess and discuss financial, operational and busi ness impact for Ayvens;
• Lead or participate in implementation of new accounting and reporting standards: Participate in implementation of relevant accounting standards in systems, reports and pr ocesse;
• Answers questions with respect to IFRS and the Ayvens accounting manual, discusses fin dings with internal and external audit teams, drafts IFRS position papers and maintains lo gging of IFRS Q&A;
• Ensures the Ayvens Accounting manual is kept up to date, in line with relevant accountig standards and shared with Finance teams in Ayvens reporting entities;
• Prepare annual and interim “dummy” financial statements and validates against the IFRS disclosure checklists;
• Act as a key player in the process of interim reviews and year end audits by the group ext ernal auditors;
• The job holder is capable to enforce accounting discipline onto reporting entities with tact and diplomacy and to discuss and agree accounting topics with internal and external stak eholders;
• Key internal collaboration partners: Rest of finance team, Regulatory Reporting, Inves tor relations, Risk management, Treasury, Communications, Internal Audit Ayvens countr ies, Controllers & finance team, Societe Generale Norms team; Key external collaboration partners: Group external auditors, Other Big4 audit firms for consultancy;

Job Requirements:

• Master degree in Finance / Business administration;
• Certified public accountant is a plus;
• Work with complex matters in a changing environment;
• Relevant work experience in a financial role (accounting, controlling and/or auditing) – Big4 is a plus;
• Work experience with relevant IFRS for the financial / leasing industry, specific experien ce with IFRS 9, 15, 16 and 17 is a pro;
• English (fluent, verbally and written) and French (is a pro);

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave;
• 1 sick day/year;
• Half a day off your birthday and 1 day off starting with the second year in the company;
• Private healthcare at Sanador;
• Monthly budget in Benefit Platform;
• Loyalty & Special occasion bonuses;
• Massage in the office;
• Opportunities and trainings for ongoing professional growth and career advancement;
• Hybrid work set-up;