Accounting IFRS Policy

Immediate need for a talented Accounting IFRS Policy with experience in the Banking and Finance Industry.This is a 07+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX. Please review the job description below. Job ID: 18-19810 Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of the accounting policy workstream of the IFRS implementation. Including: Prepare or update IFRS accounting position papers and IFRS accounting policy documentation. Present new and updated IFRS accounting positions to external auditor to obtain consent, Including preparation of supporting analysis and documentation. Interact with US GAAP Accounting Policy team to identify interdependencies between the IFRS 9 and CECL implementation. Interact with various accounting teams to interpret impacts to accounting processes and procedures upon adoption of IFRS. New IFRS standard that are effective after Client’s IFRS adoption date. Interaction with the SOX team to identify any change in the design or procedures of controls due to changes in accounting processes as a result of IFRS adoption. Assist with the planning for the preparation of IFRS-compliant reporting packages. Review IFRS journal entries submitted by various accounting teams for completeness and reasonableness. Identify and communicate downstream impacts of changes in accounting positions and reporting requirements across various functions involved in the project. Designing procedures that the accountants will be using. Key Responsibilities and Technology Experience Big 4 experience or close alternative (regional or national public accounting firms okay) 5-10+ years of experience from a large industry/company (financial services preferred, but not required) BS/BA degree. MS Office proficiency,Ability to write clear and concise memos. Ability to read authoritative guidance and make independent conclusions on best approach Ability to design procedures and controls related to new Accounting standards. Someone who has gone thru implementation of new Accounting standards. Strong Accounting background and knowledge of Accounting standards. Ability to communicate across the organization and manage multiple projects/priorities Experience working with upper management and management committee. High attention to detail Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Ability to work with tight deadlines Confident in their work and recommendations Ideal would be someone with several years of senior experience outside of Audit Preferred/ Nice-to-haves: IFRS experience Industry experience Project management experience Process improvement/change management experience. Our client is a leading Banking and Finance Industry we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.