We are looking for a highly technical SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting professional with hands-on experience in Foreign Private Issuer (FPI) / US Domestic Issuer reporting for NASDAQ-listed companies. The role will own the end-to-end preparation of SEC filings (20-F), technical accounting research, and PCAOB-compliant controls.
Key Responsibilities:
1. SEC & External Financial Reporting (20-F / 10-K)
- Own and draft the F-pages (Consolidated Financial Statements) for Form 20-F / 10-K in accordance with IFRS.
- Draft and own the MD&A (Management’s Discussion and Analysis) section with strong business narrative and financial analysis.
- Prepare non-GAAP reconciliations and disclosures in compliance with SEC Regulation G and S-K Item 10(e).
- Manage the full SEC filing lifecycle, including coordination with legal, IR, external auditors, and SEC filing agents (e.g., Workiva/Wdesk).
- Handle SEC comment letters and ensure timely resolution.
2. Technical Accounting & IFRS
- Lead technical accounting research and prepare high-quality accounting position papers / memos on complex topics (e.g., Revenue Recognition IFRS 15, Share-based payments IFRS 2, Financial Instruments IFRS 9, Leases IFRS 16, Business Combinations IFRS 3, Impairment).
- Draft financial statement disclosures and accounting policies in compliance with IFRS.
- Serve as the key point of contact for external auditors (Big 4) on technical accounting matters.
- Monitor new IFRS / SEC pronouncements and assess impact on financials.
3. SOX / PCAOB Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain ICFR controls for financial reporting processes in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards.
- Support SOX 404 compliance, including control documentation (RCMs), walkthroughs, and remediation.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors for SOX testing and statutory audits.
4. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Business teams to gather inputs for disclosures.
- Support quarterly reporting (6-K), earnings releases, and investor presentations from a reporting perspective.
Required Qualifications:
- CA / CPA / ACCA / Equivalent with 7-12 years of relevant experience.
- Mandatory: Prior experience with a Foreign Private Issuer (FPI) or US Domestic Issuer listed on NASDAQ / NYSE.
- Proven hands-on experience in drafting 20-F / 10-K, specifically F-pages, MD&A, and non-GAAP reconciliations.
- Strong IFRS technical writing skills with ability to draft audit-ready technical accounting memos and position papers.
- Experience in drafting financial statement footnotes/disclosures from scratch.
- Strong experience in PCAOB audits and SOX / ICFR controls.