We have a great opportunity for an experienced Manager/ Senior Manager to join the Transaction Management and Accounting Advisory team in the Commodit.....
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Manager/ Senior Manager to join the Transaction Management and Accounting Advisory team in the Commodities and Global Markets Finance team in our Sydney office. The Transaction Management and Accounting Advisory is responsible for supporting transactions and businesses throughout the Macquarie's Commodities and Global Markets businesses.
Leverage your knowledge of technical accounting, transaction support and financial control as you will regularly engage and consult with the business, other areas across finance, risk management and the senior leadership team
Your key responsibilities will include:
Partnering with businesses to advise on the accounting implications of their business and actively ensuring that they are aware of all forthcoming accounting changes and their impacts
Translating and communicating complex accounting topics to stakeholders, recognizing and anticipating potential opportunities and recommending changes as the business or regulatory environment changes
Advising on accounting policy for new products, restructurings and complex transactions
Proactively identifying and assessing accounting opportunities in existing businesses and transactions, working with businesses, functions and regions to identify and prioritize accounting transformation opportunities
Interacting with Valuation, Regulatory, Taxation and other departments to identify co-dependencies and relationships
Providing training to both the front and back office on accounting developments
Maintaining and communicating knowledge of accounting developments including via involvement with standard setters, expert groups, industry groups and the development of peer networks
The successful candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with technical accounting, transaction support experience in Finance and Accounting Policy team. Key skills include
Willingness and capacity to think outside the box, be challenged and to do things differently to achieve better outcomes.
Strong interpersonal skills -- specifically, able to act as change agent, facilitator and collaborator
Ability to manage wide-ranging competing priorities, transactions and stakeholders
Facility to be able both to understand the detail of a transaction and issue but also to focus on the key elements and issues
Be a self-starter and intellectually curious professional with ability and experience in researching technical accounting matters.
Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex technical issues to a variety of audiences
Ability to translate technical theoretical knowledge into commercially viable answers whilst maintaining risk focus
You will have demonstrated post qualified banking / finance experience working in a technical accounting role; strong knowledge across IFRS standards; Strong knowledge of investment banking products/markets
If you have a collaborative approach, are curious with the ability to learn and adapt quickly whilst adhering to change, please apply today. For more information please contact me at badrul.alam@macquarie.com.
About the Financial Management Group
The Financial Management Group provides financial, tax and treasury services to all areas of Macquarie. The group is focused on providing strategic analysis and advice to Macquarie's businesses and senior management, managing Macquarie's funding, liquidity and capital position, ensuring Macquarie continues to meet regulatory and compliance obligations and managing Macquarie's corporate affairs.
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