GROUP IFRS MANAGER

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What you’ll do This is a varied role providing technical accounting advice for finance teams throughout the Group, including operating companies/Market Financial Controlling and Group functions.
This role includes the provision of accounting support for a broad range of commercial transactions and projects.
The role will provide wide exposure to the Group’s finance community as well as ongoing contact with the major accounting firms and peers in the wider telecommunications industry.
Provision of timely and high quality technical accounting guidance to all parts of the business, including the preparation of accounting memorandums and aligning conclusions with auditors.
Provision of specific guidance on the application of IFRS to all parts of the business, liaising with the wider Group operational and analysis teams, external advisors and auditors.
The provision of good quality analysis of Group-wide financial information to provide insight and recommendations on financial reporting within the Group.
The drafting of application guidance for the Group’s Financial Reporting and Governance Manual to reflect changes to IFRS or other identified accounting issues.
Impact of risks managed by role on Vodafone  Who you are ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
A good working knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16) and the analytical skills to (i) research GAAP materials to determine appropriate accounting treatments; and (ii) identify and diagnose potential reporting issues from reported information.
Experience of writing technical accounting papers on complex accounting matters.
Strong communication skills (written, aural and presentation) to summarise and explain complex issues.
Self-motivated to provide timely and good quality services for stakeholders’ ad-hoc requests whilst managing priorities to ensure the completion of other longer-term deliverables.
The self-confidence to support accounting conclusions when challenged by stakeholders or advisers.
Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you Yearly bonus.
20% Company car.
company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630 per month.
Annual leave.
28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year Charity days.
5 days/year Maternity leave.
52 weeks.
the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay Private pension.
You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2.
matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to.
private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme Additional discounts.
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