Accounting, Policy and Advisory Group, Associate Director

Job Description

In this challenging and varied role, you will partner with all Macquarie business units to provide advice on the correct IFRS accounting treatment for a wide range of complex and unique transactions and across various projects. You will take the lead AccountingPolicy and Advisory Group role supporting the EMEA and Americas regions, responsible for empowering Macquaries finance teams in-region and managing IFRS compliance as well as local GAAP compliance as required (including US GAAP). Your specific focus willbe advising on appropriate accounting treatments for proposed transactions, supporting the financial statements process to ensure compliance and taking ownership of certain key stakeholder relationships in-region. As the lead Accounting Policy and AdvisoryGroup role in-region, you will be a go-to person for a broad range of accounting topics across multiple businesses and you will leverage the broader Accounting Policy and Advisory Group team in the head office (Sydney) to provide expert advice. Based in London,you will be responsible for building relationships with key industry groups, peer banks and relevant accounting standard setting organisations. Through these relationships, including participative involvement in relevant forums, you will proactively provideand communicate insight to relevant stakeholder groups. You will clearly communicate complex topics and issues to non-specialists and be able to interpret and practically apply accounting standards. Further, you will provide training and present on new andexisting accounting standards in both informal workshops and formal presentations bringing to life accounting principles in Macquaries commercial context. You will strategically partner with your stakeholders, proactively engaging on stakeholder areas offocus, have an understanding of underlying business developments and collaboratively advise on complex transactions. Key to your success in this role will be your intellectual curiosity and ability to grasp complex concepts quickly, coupled with your technicalaccounting and IFRS standards experience. Experience with US GAAP is also desirable. You will have ownership over your work, and be supported by various senior members of the team who will equip you to continue to evolve your accounting technical skills intoa broad, well-balanced advisory skillset. You will be responsible for the development of the team and the broader finance team through training and advising on transactions. You will be a Chartered Accountant with accounting experience either within a Big4 Chartered Accountancy firm or in an Accounting Policy team. If you are ready to take ownership and responsibility in a dynamic environment, then please apply now! About the Financial Management Group The Financial Management Group provides financial, taxand treasury services to all areas of Macquarie. The group is focused on providing strategic analysis and advice to Macquaries businesses and senior management, managing Macquaries funding, liquidity and capital position, ensuring Macquarie continues tomeet regulatory and compliance obligations and managing Macquaries corporate affairs. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity todeliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, youll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If youre inspired to deliver on our purpose of empowering peopleto innovate and invest for a better future, we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. Joining Macquarie means youll be able to work in a way that suits you best.With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.