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Job Purpose
Creating forward-looking financial statements for future investments and portfolio adjustments, using established processes and technology to protect debt capacity and agency rating.
Managing and reviewing joint venture partnership agreements, ensuring they align with control strategy and governance, and reducing P&L risks by addressing embedded derivatives.
The person in this role will work closely with the negotiation team and legal department to protect assets and interests while meeting the company’s strategic objectives
Key Accountabilities
This role involves expertise in M&A, divestitures, and integration accounting, including analyzing JV contracts, assessing accounting implications, and financial modeling for various businesses.
It also entails coordinating accounting integration for M&A transactions, preparing carve-out financial statements for divestitures, and liaising with auditors on technical accounting matters.
The (Sr.) Specialist is responsible for providing expert technical accounting advice, implementing changes, and advising on regulatory implications.
They lead technical accounting preparation, advise commercial teams, and align accounting policies with industry standards.
Additionally, they ensure compliance with IFRS requirements, assess and implement new reporting standards, and improve policy documentation for better financial reporting quality.
Requirements
Big 4 experience as technical accounting and (financial) auditor
Desirable completion of Master degree in accounting/auditing
Professional qualification of CPA, CA, or ACCA
Demonstratable IFRS expertise, certainly on technical standards (IFRS 9, IFRS, 10, IFRS 11, IAS 28, IAS 19, IAS 36, IFRS 16, IFRS 15)
Specific Skills
Expert knowledge on Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures & Integration (MADI)
Business acumen, strong analytical skill, knowledge of chemical industry is a plus
Expertise knowledge of standard accounting practices, solid knowledge in IFRS
Proficient in corporate governance and internal control framework
Financial modeling and proform pro forma balance sheet
Team player
Good sense of corporate risk management
Advanced organizational skills and task management
Minimum Experience:
Post CPA qualification experience
Technical training in Big 4 audit firms. Must have worked in audit, financial statements preparation/review, technical accounting advisory