Associate Director - Accounting Policy (Financial Services)

Location: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global provides fund administration, banking, payments, financing, custody, regulatory, and operational solutions to public and private funds as part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

What you will do

• Prepare and review technical accounting papers for significant transactions and strategic projects.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and business stakeholders on accounting matters.
• Act as the first point of contact for technical accounting and reporting queries.
• Review contracts, leases, and new business arrangements.
• Support statutory financial statement preparation, disclosures, intercompany accounting, and recharge arrangements.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance documentation; assess new IFRS and US GAAP developments and support implementation.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Big 4 Accounting Advisory, Technical Accounting, FAAS/CMAAS, equivalent advisory, or industry roles.
• Strong IFRS, US GAAP, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience preparing technical accounting papers and statutory financial statements.
• Excellent technical drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Word and Excel skills.
• Evidence of upward management and effective engagement with senior stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Workday or another finance ERP system.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Connected team culture with a focus on innovation and client service.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Permanent, full-time employment within a large financial group.
• Equal opportunity employer.