Senior Manager, IFRS Technical at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 286,200 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters. Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, IFRS Technical

Location: Eti-Osa, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

About Audit & Assurance

• Auditing is a highly complex process, and the importance of auditors as a vital link in the financial reporting chain has never been more important nor their role as trusted advisors more valued.
• Our global network of audit professionals provide a range of audit and advisory services to assist clients in achieving their business objectives, managing their risk and improving their business performance – anywhere in the world.
• Using our state-of the-art tools enables Deloitte audit professionals to deliver the assurance service quality and excellence that is implicit in the Deloitte brand and that regulators and public expect.

Services:

• Audit of financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), NGAAP and other valid standards
• Review of accounting and internal control systems
• Consulting on accounting principles, the chart of accounts and organization of finance and accounting departments
• Comprehensive advice on implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards, including interpretation and application of complex standards
• Assistance with the establishment of reporting departments
• Advisory services for the calculation of employee benefits, impairment of assets, provisions for asset retirement obligations and other long-term provisions
• Assistance with business valuations, valuation of assets and liabilities and determination of goodwill in accordance with IFRS

Job Description
Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Handles all IFRS and accounting technical consultation for the West Africa region.
• Responsible for thought leadership, consultations with internal audit practice and clients as well as the development of managers in Accounting Technical.
• Develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.
• The Q&A technical team will be responsible for the management of financial reporting system of quality control, portfolio risk review, management of EQCR/PSR type review for the region.
• Actively leads and manages the systems of quality control initiatives on financial reporting, consistently exhibits in-depth understanding of clients and capabilities needed to execute (specialist & capacity) projects and committed to business growth.
• Strong technical skill, a strong aptitude for research and ability to develop accounting technical and thought leadership materials that are suitable for publication are critical for this role.

Summary of Key Performance Areas

• Strategic Impact
• Budgets / Profitability
• Technical Knowledge
• Managing Engagement
• Written and verbal communications
• Training
• Audit Client
• Building Profile
• Coaching

Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills required

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting and a Chartered / Certified Accountant Postgraduate qualification (relevant to Service Area / Business Management, etc.)
• Qualified member of ICAN or ACCA
• MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years cognate experience
• 5 years in a client facing role; 3 of these in a management role is desirable
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good financial knowledge
• Sound business acumen
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Sound problem solving ability

Additional Information
The Impact You Will Make:

• Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How You Will Grow:

• At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn.
• We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
• From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University Leadership Centre. https://deloitte.zoomforth.com/du

Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 28th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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