Hedge Accounting Consultant

at  Chatham Financial

CONTRIBUTORS TO YOUR SUCCESS:

• A qualified chartered accountant
• 0 to 3 years of post-qualified experience in financial reporting, auditing or technical accounting advisory
• Whilst we are seeking candidates for a full-time position, part-time applications are also encouraged to apply
• Good working knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9
• A basic understanding of derivative financial instruments and enthusiasm to learn more
• Experience in treasury or accounting systems and strong Excel skills
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• A desire to thrill clients - the client service part of working in practice is fulfilling for you, and you’d like to carry your client-service orientation into this next opportunity
• Enjoyment for working as part of a team and having camaraderie with your colleagues
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply

• Provide consultation to clients at the highest levels of accounting and finance in their organizations
• Manage a client portfolio providing advice on hedging strategies, running and analyzing effectiveness tests, drafting hedge designation memos, creating inputs for future journal entries, and providing monthly / quarterly reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert who your clients and colleagues seek for guidance
• Develop an excellent understanding of hedge accounting and the underlying economics of interest rate, foreign currency and commodities hedging through daily interaction with Chatham’s traders
• Contribute to cutting-edge research in one of the most complex and still-evolving areas of accounting