Technical Accounting Expert - Fluent French, French GAAP & IFRS experience required - London

About Our Client

Captura Search’s client offers market leading services to insurance clients worldwide. The UK headquarters services clients throughout EMEA. Due to an expanding relationship with a UK insurance firm, we are searching for a UK based professional with experience of French GAAP and the nuances of technical accounting & reporting within insurance firms.

Job Description

The successful individual will be responsible for -

• Due to a key piece of work with a French subsidiary there will be a significant amount of new accounting pronouncements and implementations, requiring specific knowledge of IFRS and French GAAP. This position will work closely with finance leaders in the region as well as corporate accounting and reporting to ensure appropriate implementation of these new accounting requirements.

• Ensure the effective communication and adoption of French GAAP within global accounting policies across the region

• Lead the development and implementation of an effective accounting compliance and adherence to it

• Provide support & guidance on the technical accounting questions from a French GAAP and IFRS perspective

• Manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders within EMEA

The Successful Applicant

• Fluent French is a definite requirement
• Ideal candidate must be a qualified accountant
• This role requires extensive technical accounting knowledge.
• Must have IFRS and French GAAP experience