Principal Specialist, Global Technical Accounting & Policy

Job Description

As an accounting leader at NTT DATA, your role will involve establishing and leading a global function dedicated to accounting standardization, technical guidance, and policy governance. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance Transformation, you will have the opportunity to develop a global accounting policy framework, build a Center of Excellence for technical accounting matters, and provide expert advisory on IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and local GAAPs.**Key Responsibilities:**- Develop and implement a comprehensive global accounting manual for standardizing policies and procedures across all regions.- Implement a governance model for accounting policy changes and compliance tracking.- Partner with regional finance teams and controllers to effectively roll out global accounting policies.- Lead a centralized function that serves as the primary resource for technical accounting guidance.- Develop best-practice accounting templates, tools, and guidance materials for global finance teams.- Provide on-demand advisory for accounting treatments, transaction structuring, and complex financial reporting issues.- Conduct technical research and assess the impact of IFRS and local GAAP differences across key jurisdictions.- Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos and whitepapers to support conclusions.- Monitor updates from IASB, FASB, PCAOB, and local standards to provide training and thought leadership.- Establish an accounting governance framework to ensure policy adherence and consistency.- Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and industry bodies to maintain best-in-class accounting standards.- Lead quarterly technical accounting updates for the global finance organization.- Support M&A due diligence and integration, providing accounting expertise on deal structures and post-merger/divestment accounting considerations.- Collaborate with finance transformation teams to enhance reporting efficiencies through technology and automation.**Qualifications & Attributes:**- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive global standardization in accounting practices.- Excellent technical research skills with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.- Exceptional communication and presentation skills to explain complex accounting matters to non-accountants.- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across cultures and geographies.- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic global environment and manage multiple priorities.- Excellent attention to detail and high quality of work.- Strong planning, organizing, and deadline-driven abilities.- Proactive approach with a solutions-oriented mindset.- Broad analytical skills and understanding of underlying business drivers.- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).As an accounting leader at NTT DATA, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of accounting governance and elevating technical accounting capabilities across a multinational enterprise. Your expertise and strategic thinking will be instrumental in driving global standardization and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. As an accounting leader at NTT DATA, your role will involve establishing and leading a global function dedicated to accounting standardization, technical guidance, and policy governance. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance Transformation, you will have the opportunity to develop a global accounting policy framework, build a Center of Excellence for technical accounting matters, and provide expert advisory on IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and local GAAPs.**Key Responsibilities:**- Develop and implement a comprehensive global accounting manual for standardizing policies and procedures across all regions.- Implement a governance model for accounting policy changes and compliance tracking.- Partner with regional finance teams and controllers to effectively roll out global accounting policies.- Lead a centralized function that serves as the primary resource for technical accounting guidance.- Develop best-practice accounting templates, tools, and guidance materials for global finance teams.- Provide on-demand advisory for accounting treatments, transaction structuring, and complex financial reporting issues.- Conduct technical research and assess the impact of IFRS and local GAAP differences across key jurisdictions.- Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos and whitepapers to support conclusions.- Monitor updates from IASB, FASB, PCAOB, and local standards to provide training and thought leadership.- Establish an accounting governance framework to ensure policy adherence and consistency.- Collaborate with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and industry bodies to maintain best-in-class accounting standards.- Lead quarterly technical accounting updates for the global finance organization.- Support M&A due diligence and integration, providing accounting exper

Keyskills :
AccountingFinanceIFRSUS GAAPGAAPFinancial ReportingStakeholder ManagementTechnical AccountingPolicy GovernanceMA Due Diligence