Senior Manager, IFRS Reporting
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
VEON – Finance /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Senior Manager, IFRS Reporting
Reports to: Head of External Reporting and IFRS
Job Description
· Responsible for IFRS technical accounting assessments for VEON Group transactions including the preparation of quality supporting position papers at the VEON Group level as well as presentations to key stakeholders (Group Chief Financial Officer, Group Director Financial Control, Audit and Risk Committee (ARC))
· Preparation and review of Group quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS as well as SEC and AFM reporting and disclosure requirements including the coordination with key stakeholders with the VEON Group (Legal, Investor Relations, HR, Treasury, Tax)
· Preparation and review of key Group statutory annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Dutch GAAP
· Review and execution of quarterly financial reporting controls and procedures in support of the preparation and review of the Group quarterly and annual financial statements
· Act as a strategic business partner for ongoing strategic projects for the VEON Group
· Provide IFRS accounting advice on complex accounting areas with other HQ Functions (M&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, HR)
· Review and coordination of Treasury accounting related matters such as review of the incremental borrowing rate (IBR) and the fair value of Group Debt
· Supporting and monitoring Operating Companies (OpCos) in application and compliance with IFRS on non-routine transactions ensuring proper IFRS accounting treatment
· Monitoring changes in IFRS accounting pronouncements, assessing the impact on the VEON Group and updating the annual VEON Accounting Manual
· Assist with the annual impairment testing (including valuation review) and quarterly impairment triggering assessment including the review of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Candidate Profile
· Extensive IFRS technical accounting expertise (knowledge and application)
· Accounting certification is required (ACCA, CPA, RA)
· Minimum 6 years of previous work experience in similar role (technical accounting department of a public company) or within a Big 4 firm
· Experience in researching and concluding on technical and complex accounting matters and transactions including the preparation of well-researched and well-supported quality IFRS position papers
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask various priorities, and work under pressure with strict deadlines
· Strong project management and relationship building skills
· Analytical and conceptual thinker
· Proactive and self-starter, ability to work independently
· Collaborative team member
· Experience with working on multicultural environments
· Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbally and written in English
· Ability to prepare clear and concise materials and presentations for key stakeholders for executives and board members on complex accounting matters
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