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WiseSenior Technical Accounting Manager
Wise seeks a Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join its finance department in London. This on-site role operates within a US-listed company undergoing a vital transformation…
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Wise seeks a Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join its finance department in London. This on-site role operates within a US-listed company undergoing a vital transformation to build a mature technical accounting team capable of addressing complex regulatory challenges. The incoming professional will play a crucial role in ensuring that accounting practices for new treasury products and services remain accurate, complete, and aligned with both US GAAP and IFRS standards.…
Job Description
Wise seeks a Senior Technical Accounting Manager to join its finance department in London. This on-site role operates within a US-listed company undergoing a vital transformation to build a mature technical accounting team capable of addressing complex regulatory challenges. The incoming professional will play a crucial role in ensuring that accounting practices for new treasury products and services remain accurate, complete, and aligned with both US GAAP and IFRS standards.
The position suits an independent finance professional experienced in financial instruments and technical accounting implementation projects. Ideal candidates can communicate accounting requirements clearly to non-finance stakeholders and external auditors, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and adapt quickly to shifting business needs within a fast-growing scale-up environment. Wise operates with an international team and values diversity and inclusion across its global workforce.
Responsibilities
- Own the accounting for financial instruments under both US GAAP and IFRS
- Comprehend the mechanics of treasury products and broader accounting domains
- Draft accounting position papers and assist with product implementation
- Communicate accounting principles to external auditors and non-finance stakeholders
- Partner cross-functionally across finance and the broader organisation to integrate accounting requirements into business operations and financial systems
- Advise on the accounting treatment for new treasury offerings and update company accounting policies accordingly
Requirements
- Strong theoretical knowledge of financial instrument accounting under US GAAP and IFRS
- Demonstrated professional experience handling technical accounting for financial instruments
- Experience managing accounting implementation projects
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex new areas, and solve problems with minimal guidance
Qualifications
- Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent designation
- Prior experience working in a US-listed company
- Background in implementing new products
- Previous exposure to the financial services or fintech industry
Core Skills
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Where is this job located?
This role is based on-site in London.
What qualifications are required for the position?
Candidates must hold a professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent credential.
Is salary information provided in the posting?
The job posting does not specify the salary for this position.
What type of experience is needed for this role?
Applicants need strong knowledge of financial instrument accounting under US GAAP and IFRS, prior experience tackling technical accounting for financial instruments, and a background in managing accounting implementation projects.
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