IFRS 16 Financial Analyst (m/f)

• Document the E2E process and define RACI on identifying, evaluating, accounting and on-going maintenance of the lease database and information sources;
• Support the implementation of the new leasing standard IFRS 16;
• Liaison with key departments outside the reporting function to resolve any issues or missing data;
• Responsible for reviewing lease documentation and recording of required data points for adoption of IFRS 16 in a systematic, efficient and accurate manner;
• Provide sound technical advice on technical accounting issues and matter of interpretation and assess the impact on commercial decisions;
• Propose accounting policy and detailed accounting procedures (including cut-over method and on-going process);
• Ensure requirements are understood and met both at launch and on a monthly basis;
• Responsible for the preparation of standard monthly journals based upon Company practices, provide explanation on variances to prior months, and post, ensure supporting detail is filed on Company shared drive;
• Prepare accounting reconciliations and required analysis for assigned entities / area using Agility standards by prescribed timeline;
• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) between each SSC and supported entities /area related to IFRS 16 accounting;
• Prepare annual audit package required for corporate and local statutory audits, manage fieldwork deliverables, interface with the external auditors, maintain communication and provide status to Area CFO, assist in the draft of financial statements, provide disclosure information;
• Work on providing explanations regarding the audit to the Area CFO;
• The approval of significant audit adjustments is owned by the Area CFO

Our client in a growing Shared Service Center.
Experience in IFRS 16.

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics, MBA or relevant advanced degree is beneficial;
• Chartered Accountant, CPA or local equivalent having experience in the external audit process, beneficial;
• 5 years working in an international finance department with IFRS 16 Implementation experience;
• Participation in transition of finance activities into a shared services environment will be an advantage;
• Demonstrated success in participating in a major change program, working as a member of a project team in process design, standardization and the development of working procedures;
• Experience working in a freight forwarding, supply chain and logistics' industry, is highly preferred, as well as working in a matrixed organization;
• Advanced knowledge of ERP finance applications, Oracle Financials (R12) and HFM is strongly desired;
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must;
• Strong written and oral communication in English.