Technical Accountant / Accounting Policy Specialist

Technical Accountant / Accounting Policy Specialist

Location: London

Type: Full time

Posted: 2 Days Ago

Requisition ID: -WD

About MUFG

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. With 120,000 colleagues globally, we are committed to making a difference for our clients, organizations, and communities. We uphold our values by building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering sustainable growth.

Our Vision and Culture

We aim to be the world's most trusted financial group. Our culture emphasizes putting people first, embracing diverse ideas, and fostering innovation, speed, and agility. We invest in talent, technologies, and tools to empower your career growth.

Main Purpose and Responsibilities

Within EPO Finance, you will be part of the Accounting Policy Group (APG), responsible for:

• Providing technical accounting advice for MUFG EMEA & International entities
• Partnering with Front Office to advise on accounting implications of their business activities
• Advising on accounting policies for new products, deals, restructurings, and complex transactions
• Training staff on accounting developments
• Engaging with external auditors on policy matters
• Issuing IFRS accounting policies
• Advising on accounting and classification for consolidation reporting under IFRS, UK, US, and Japanese GAAP
• Reviewing disclosures and supporting Financial Reporting teams in preparing financial statements
• Representing the Group in industry groups and participating in ad-hoc projects

Technical Capabilities

• Providing technical advice across EMEA & International Business units based on relevant GAAP
• Managing conflicting priorities and re-prioritizing work effectively
• Building effective relationships within and outside Finance
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders

Stakeholder Relationships

• Maintaining and enhancing relationships with regional and global stakeholders
• Sharing best practices and supporting local policies aligned with MUFG's strategy

We support flexible working arrangements in line with organizational needs.

MUFG values diversity and inclusivity, committed to equal opportunity employment and non-discrimination based on age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, race, religion, or civil partnership.