(Senior) Technical Manager: Expand Your IFRS Expertise

EFRAG, Europe's voice in corporate reporting and a key actor within the IFRS reporting landscape is currently recruiting a (Senior) Technical Manager for its financial reporting pillar. The role is based at EFRAG's Brussels office.

EFRAG's financial reporting mandate is to influence IFRS standard setting through reactive activities and a proactive research agenda, and to advise the European Commission on the endorsement of new and amended IFRS Accounting Standards. Our (Senior) Technical Managers work on several different projects. Specific role responsibilities will vary according to your level of experience and your overall project assignments.

A financial reporting career in EFRAG represents a unique opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards and their practical application by European companies, and to receive a proper understanding of users' information needs. It is an opportunity to learn and work within a dynamic, multicultural and intellectually stimulating environment and to engage directly with stakeholders including users, preparers, auditors, regulators, EU, the IASB and National Standard Setters around the globe, which opens doors for future career opportunities.

The financial reporting pillar also presents an opportunity to be part of activities where there is an interaction between EFRAG's traditional financial reporting activities and its sustainability reporting activities.

COMPETENCIES

The following competencies are expected of (Senior) Technical Managers working in the financial reporting field at EFRAG:

• In-depth experience, no less than 5 years (10 years for a Senior Technical Manager) in the preparation, assurance, analysis, interpretation or enforcement of IFRS financial statements;
• Prior experience in standard-setting activities or a technical advisory role;
• Knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards and the Conceptual Framework;
• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of technical and application issues;
• Excellent English writing and presentation skills and strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to be persuasive in putting views across to senior experts in EFRAG's governance bodies;
• Good listening skills and ability to take on board and synthesise multiple stakeholder perspectives;
• Excellent team player and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Effective project management (i.e., project planning and execution) skills to facilitate project leadership and be able to take over the project lead for certain projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively monitor IASB meetings related to research, standard setting, and maintenance workplans; 
• Monitor IFRS Interpretations Committee meeting discussions and support EU stakeholders participating in these meetings;
• When involved in EFRAG proactive research projects: Contribute to EFRAG research agenda through analysis of gaps in existing accounting requirements on research topics, developing proposals to address these accounting gaps and consulting on the proposals to reach final recommendations;
• Draft and present issues papers for discussion and decision making at meetings held by the EFRAG Financial Reporting Technical Expert Group (EFRAG FR TEG) and Financial Reporting Board (EFRAG FRB)  and the various supporting EFRAG working groups and advisory panels;
• Coordinate and support meetings of the EFRAG FR TEG, EFRAG FRB, and EFRAG working groups and advisory panels;
• Draft and present EFRAG due process documents (i.e., Draft and Final Comment letters, Draft and Final Endorsement Advice to the European Commission, Discussion Papers, and Staff Briefings);
• Conduct and document results of field testing and impact analysis, including cost-benefit analysis and review of current reporting practices;
• Conduct pre- and post-consultation stakeholder outreach activities and write reports on outreach outcomes; and
• Support the organisation of outreach events and engagements.

TERMS

EFRAG welcomes applications for either full-time employment contracts or two-year secondments (different durations can be discussed). Both types of contracts are Belgium based, i.e. working at the EFRAG offices in Brussels with some teleworking possibilities. 

EFRAG's employment offer:

• Permanent contract under Belgian law
• Competitive terms including:

• • Attractive, market-competitive salaries commensurate to the level of expertise and experience;
  • Pension plan;
  • Hospital and ambulatory health insurance; and
  • Meal vouchers and allowances.

For more information, please contact EFRAG CEO, Saskia Slomp at saskia.slomp@efrag.org.