Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a technically capable and detail focused accountant to join the Group's IFRS 18 implementation project, forming part of a dedicated team responsible for supporting our transition to the new presentation and disclosure requirements.

The role will involve close collaboration with Group Consolidation and Reporting teams, Technical Accounting, Technology and business unit finance teams to assess impacts, design enhanced data structures, develop new reporting outputs and support implementation across systems, processes and the final external reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong IFRS and consolidation fundamentals, an ability to quickly understand systems and data structures, and the confidence to take ownership of defined reporting deliverables in a deadline driven environment..

Key Responsibilities for this role:

- Support the assessment and interpretation of IFRS 18 methodology decisions and practical application of them to the Group's consolidated financial statements
- Assist in the specification, implementation and testing of new reporting layouts and disclosures under IFRS 18 in the consolidation system and final-mile reporting tool
- Liaising with other Finance reporting teams to ensure appropriate updates to source ledgers
- Contribute to project and BAU documentation in support of business readiness activities





Support testing activities and dry runs ahead of full IFRS 18 adoption including comparative restatement

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

- Qualified Accountant
- Strong grounding in IFRS reporting and considerations for group consolidation and reporting
- Experience supporting accounting or reporting change initiatives, projects or implementations
- Ability to interpret technical accounting methodology and translate to practical reporting outcomes
- Experience operating in a controlled, deadline led reporting environment
- Experience of working with CCH Tagetik and/or Workiva Wdesk would be beneficial

Personal attributes/skills:

- Structured thinker with solid attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Strong personal presence and resilience with the ability to take ownership of issues and deliver solutions
- Highly analytical and skilled problem solver, with a strong commercial mind-set, and the ability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple, effective plans and solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive, successful relationships with demanding stakeholders
- Ability to assess, react quickly and decisively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate

📌 IFRS Consultants (Mumbai)
🏢 Arminus
📍 Mumbai