Group Technical Accounting Expert

Company description:

Digicel Group Limited

Job description:

Primary objective of the job: 

As Group Technical Accounting Expert you will be responsible for all technical aspects of IFRS reporting for the Group; subject matter expert for the resolution of complex accounting issues and the application of accounting policies in accordance with IFRS; identify and implement best practices further enhancing the Group’s reporting process. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and resolve accounting issues, prepare and deliver technical accounting papers to support accounting treatment
• Manage communications with external auditors on external financial statements and accounting issues to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures, and issues
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide IFRS interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
• Implement and document new accounting policies and procedures with clarity and consistency ensuring timely compliance with IFRS
• Responsible for assessment, calculation and appropriate documentation of acquisition and disposal accounting including fair value assessment, revenue recognition, impairment  testing of all financial and non financial assets and group re-organisations
• Communicate and explain accounting issues / accounting guidance to the management team / Audit Committee with clarity and consistency
• Work with various other ad hoc projects including working with procurement, commercial and sales teams to analyse contract terms which ensure appropriate accounting e.g. revenue recognition
• Participate in the preparation, review and delivery of diverse financial reports on a routine basis under IFRS, including consolidated financial statements and quarterly Lender reports
• Ensure that appropriate disclosures are made in external reports, and embed the collection of the required data into the close process

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

• 5 – 7 years’ related experience.
• 2+ years’ supervisory / management experience.
• Professional accounting qualification – CPA/CA/ACA or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and best practice for internal controls.
• Proven experience in interpreting, simplifying and adopting pragmatic solutions to IFRS compliance. 

Functional Skills:

• Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting, reporting and consolidation
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to leverage off system data to aid analysis & improve data integrity
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Prior experience in a multi-location accounting environment preferred
• A result oriented and customer focused mentality
• A true team player with a proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong sense of urgency and able to work under pressure
• Strong sense of continuous process improvement and simplification