Position Details
Our client is a leading German manufacturer, currently expanding its Global Business Services centre in Sofia.
The IFRS Specialist will play important role in ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with a particular emphasis on IFRS 16 (Leases). The specialist will assist in managing the accounting and reporting of lease arrangements and ensuring accurate implementation of IFRS 16 policies and procedures across the organization. The role also involves collaboration with the global finance teams and audit support related to IFRS 16.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor and review lease contracts, ensuring compliance with IFRS 16 across all relevant entities.
- Support the accurate accounting and reporting of lease agreements, including recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases.
- Gather, organize, and validate lease data from various business units globally.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of lease contracts and related information within the lease accounting system.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to maintain an updated and accurate lease database.
- Assist in period-end closing activities, with a focus on lease-related accounts.
- Support internal and external audit related to IFRS 16.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Progress towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA, will be considered an advantage.
- Previous experience in accounting or finance.
- General knowledge of IFRS.
- ERP systems experience (SAP preferable).
- MS Office package experience.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent command of English; a second foreign language would be an advantage.