External Reporting Manager - HQ (IFRS)

Location: All, Ukraine; hybrid, partly remote

Company

Kyivstar is a Ukrainian telecommunications and digital services company focused on strategic business operations, financial transparency, and international reporting.

What you will do

• Prepare IFRS technical accounting assessments and well-supported position papers for Kyivstar Group transactions, including presentations for the CFO and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual Group financial statements under IFRS and SEC reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Execute and review quarterly financial reporting controls and procedures.
• Advise M&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, HR, and operating companies on complex and non-routine IFRS matters.
• Monitor IFRS pronouncements, update the Kyivstar Accounting Manual, and support strategic Group projects.
• Assist with annual impairment testing, valuation reviews, quarterly impairment-trigger assessments, and WACC reviews.

Requirements

• Extensive expertise in IFRS technical accounting and its application.
• Required accounting certification: ACCA, CPA, or RA.
• At least 6 years of experience in a similar technical accounting role at a public company or in a Big 4 firm; total experience of 10–12 years, including 5–8 years in Big 4, auditing, advisory, risk management, or internal control.
• Experience researching and concluding complex accounting matters and transactions and preparing well-supported IFRS position papers.
• Knowledge of industry economics, COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC, and PCAOB regulations, including internal control issues relevant to SOX compliance.
• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with corporate governance or risk management activities and leading or influencing diverse teams operating globally.
• Strong project management, relationship-building, analytical, conceptual, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required. Ability to prepare concise materials and presentations for executives and board members.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid, partly remote work arrangement.
• Collaboration with cross-border teams and stakeholders on IFRS, SEC reporting, and public company governance.
• Professional growth through complex transactions, strategic projects, and collaboration with experienced professionals.
• Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, medical insurance, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Culture of ownership, expertise, continuous improvement, collaboration, and meaningful results.