Senior IFRS Specialist
Position Details
Our client is a leading German manufacturer, currently expanding its Global Business Services centre in Sofia.
They are looking to hire a Senior IFRS Specialist who will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with a particular emphasis on IFRS 16 (Leases). The specialist will be responsible for managing the accounting and reporting of lease arrangements across the organization, providing technical expertise, and ensuring accurate implementation of IFRS 16 policies and procedures. The role also involves supporting the global finance teams, offering guidance on complex IFRS 16 issues, and ensuring consistent application of the standard across all business units.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor and review lease contracts, ensuring compliance with IFRS 16 across all relevant entities.
- Provide technical accounting advice on complex lease arrangements, including modifications, renewals, and terminations
- Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of lease agreements, including recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases.
- Lease Data Management: Coordinate the collection and validation of lease data from various business units globally.
- Lease Data Management: Ensure completeness and accuracy of lease contracts and related information within the lease accounting system.
- Lease Data Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders to maintain an updated and accurate lease database.
- Assist in the preparation of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, with a focus on lease-related accounts.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and explanations related to IFRS 16.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Good knowledge of IFRS
- Practical experience with SAP SEM-BCS and SAP R/3 would be an advantage.
- Advanced user of the MS Office package.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Fluent proficiency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
