IFRS Specialist

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The Opportunity EY Malta is seeking an experienced IFRS specialist to lead and grow our Financial accounting advisory aervices offering. This is a senior role for a technically strong accounting professional with extensive IFRS experience and the ambition to become the market's trusted advisor on complex financial reporting matters. The successful candidate will act as an IFRS leader within EY Malta, supporting audit teams and clients on complex accounting issues, advising on significant transactions, and driving thought leadership in the Maltese market. The role offers the opportunity to build a market-leading IFRS advisory practice while working directly with CFOs, boards, audit committees, regulators, and other key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Serve as a main point of contact for IFRS and financial reporting advisory services. Provide technical advice on complex IFRS matters, accounting transactions, restructurings, acquisitions, and capital market activities. Support audit teams on significant accounting judgements and financial reporting matters. Review technical accounting papers and financial statements. Monitor IFRS developments and advise clients on their implications. Deliver IFRS training and thought leadership to clients and EY professionals. Develop strong market relationships and establish EY Malta as a leading provider of IFRS advisory services. Identify and lead business development opportunities in accounting advisory. To Qualify for the Role Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent). Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field. 8-10+ years of relevant experience, including substantial IFRS technical advisory experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements. Proven experience advising on complex accounting issues and business transactions. Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working directly with senior finance leaders and boards. Excellent written and verbal English skills. What We Look For We are looking for a highly respected technical accounting professional who combines deep IFRS expertise with commercial awareness, leadership capability, and a strong market presence. The successful candidate will be capable of becoming a recognised IFRS expert and a point of contact for clients and colleagues on complex financial reporting matters. The candidate will also be able to demonstrate sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for developing both people and business opportunities. What we offer At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Click here and apply today. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.