Manager, IFRS & Corporate Reporting

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Every business faces a financial reporting or accounting issue at some stage – whether this be due to growth or due to changes in reporting standards. In these situations, expert advice underpinned by an in-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is crucial.

As the IFRS accounting standards and Australian Accounting Standards continue to change and challenge industries, our team is expanding and continuing to uncover new opportunities and new ways to assist our clients.
 

Current Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Manager to join our IFRS & Corporate Reporting team in Melbourne. In this role, you will provide a range of technical and strategic, financial and corporate reporting advice to clients. In addition to the breadth of IFRS exposure and complex challenges, this role will have a lead role in supporting our clients that now have a responsibility to report under the new sustainability reporting standards.

As a member of the IFRS & Corporate Reporting team, you will have a breadth of opportunity to apply your expertise in both strategic and technical delivery roles across a range of finance function advisory, financial governance, transformation, infrastructure and other iconic public sector projects. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver mandatory sustainability reporting services, including process development and audit readiness across carbon footprint measurement, climate risk assessments, scenario analysis, and preparation of sustainability disclosures

• Provide tailored advice on sustainability and climate-related financial reporting across sectors, aligned with evolving standards and frameworks

• Deliver expert advice on IFRS, AASB, and Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards

• Support the CFO Advisory team with technical accounting aspects of projects

• Support and mentor junior team members

• Contribute to proposal development, training, and coaching

About You

• CA or CPA qualified or tertiary qualification/s in a related discipline

• Experience in financial audit and/or demonstrable experience in ESG/sustainability assurance and advisory, including reporting frameworks

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and AASB standards and experience with providing accounting advice

• Ability to interpret complex reporting requirements and translate them into practical client solutions

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and positive attitude with a self-motivated approach to the role

• Growth mindset and interest in learning and developing in response to the rapidly evolving sustainability reporting landscape

• Self-motivated, outcomes-based individual

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

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