Senior Manager, Global Accounting Policy, Insurance

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Senior Manager, Global Accounting Policy, Insurance

In this role you will:

• Provide specialist accounting advice on the application of IFRS 17 and ensure HSBC is compliant with the requirement of the standard.
• Opine on the application of compliance with HSBC global policies and support the review and update of accounting policies as applicable.  The policies need to be written in a high quality manner, with clear interpretations of the standard, with relevance to our products and markets.
• Engage with auditor and where appropriate external accounting bodies to discuss the technical topics and implications for HSBC.
• Identify changes in external accounting, regulatory and legal requirements that will have an impact on the HSBC Group
• Develop effective application guidance on the technical topics and support work streams and sites to implement the policies.
• Develop and deliver effective training materials when required to support better understanding of the IFRS 17, primarily for internal stakeholders.

To be successful you will need:

• Qualified Financial Professional in accounting, finance or actuarial discipline is required, with at least 8 years work experience.   
• Prior experience in an accounting policy or IFRS technical accounting role is required.
• Key focus will be IFRS 17, but experience in other accounting standards such as IFRS 10 and IFRS 9 also helpful. 
• Proven ability to deliver high quality analysis, recommend solutions, challenge issues with a critical mind-set.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to explain IFRS technical concepts to the local Finance teams, businesses and senior stakeholders.
• Keen to learn and manage through uncertainties.

• A team player, able to collaborate with other work streams and to help develop compliant, commercially and operationally practical solutions regarding technical matters.
• Strong influencing and leadership skills, with proven track record to reach consensus on technical topics with a wide range of stakeholders within a given timeframe.

• Flexibility to attend meetings via audio or video in a variety of time zones, including early mornings and late evenings on occasion.  This can be undertaken remotely and can be planned in advance.