International Federation of Accountants
Global Accountancy Regulatory and Engagement Manager
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Global Accountancy Regulatory and Engagement Manager
Global Accountancy Regulatory and Engagement Manager
International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
During 2024, IFAC shifted its strategic focus to maximizing member value and experience. The Member Value Proposition (MVP) was created and is currently being embedded into all of IFAC’s activities.
About IFAC
IFAC, by connecting and uniting its members, makes the accountancy profession truly global. IFAC member organizations are champions of integrity and professional quality, proudly carrying their membership as a badge of international recognition. Working in collaboration with the Forum of Firms and key stakeholders, IFAC shapes the future of the profession through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and commitment to the public interest.
As part of a transformation to a global multi-location operating model, IFAC welcomes applicants worldwide to help deliver enhanced value to member organizations.
Position Summary
The Global Accountancy Regulatory and Engagement Manager plays a critical role in advancing IFAC’s public policy, regulatory affairs, and external advocacy agenda, with a particular focus on supporting IFAC’s advisory groups dealing with future-readiness, technical accounting, audit & assurance, and ethics.
Reporting to the Head of Advocacy, Regulatory, and Policy, this position is responsible for end-to-end support for three Advisory Groups:
- Public Policy and Regulation Advisory Group (PPRAG)
- Professional Accountants in Business Advisory Group (PAIBAG)
- Small and Medium-sized Practices Advisory Group (SMPAG)
The manager will also lead in supporting Communities of Practice aligned with IFAC’s advocacy and member engagement priorities.
Responsibilities include:
- Researching emerging global issues affecting the profession to generate high-quality agendas and materials for Advisory Group meetings.
- Ensuring insights from advisory activities are translated into strategic outputs to support IFAC’s advocacy efforts, policy communications, and regulatory responses.
- Supporting broader policy and advocacy initiatives across PAIB, SME, and SMP communities.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Global Policy and Advocacy
Duty critical to IFAC
- Coordinate and provide knowledge support across PPRAG, PAIBAG, and SMPAG, ensuring alignment, information sharing, and consistent messaging.
- Draft, edit, and finalize policy papers, technical briefs, and external communications for global advocacy and regulatory matters—ideal for PAIBs, SMPs, and SMEs perspectives.
- Research evolving regulatory developments, policy trends, and issues affecting the global profession (focusing on professionals in business, SMPs, and SMEs).
- Develop high-quality materials for meetings, briefings, and presentations, incorporating relevant stakeholder perspectives.
- Facilitate internal coordination for policy alignment and advocacy initiatives across departments.
Professional Engagement
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Engage with Advisory Groups, shaping agendas, synthesizing discussions into technical insights, and drafting presentations, materials, and deliverables (e.g., articles, toolkits, reports).
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Build and maintain relationships with:
- IFAC member organizations
- Volunteers
- Firms
- Global standard-setting bodies
- External stakeholders
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Oversee the effective operation of PPRAG, PAIBAG, and SMPAG, including relational support with members and technical advisers.
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Maintain accurate records for:
- Regulatory tracking
- Stakeholder contacts
- Project activities
Qualifications & Required Skills
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Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or a related field (a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) credential preferred).
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Auditing
- Industry accounting roles
- Professional services firms
- Standard-setting organizations
- Professional accountancy organizations
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of distilling complex material for differing audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with:
- Digital collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams)
- Project management software
- Artificial Intelligence applications
- Strong analytical ability, with experience:
- Evaluating accounting, assurance, and ethical challenges.
- Identifying key issues and developing targeted outputs.
- Demonstrated capability to:
- Work collaboratively across teams, organizational cultures, and seniority levels.
- Engage external stakeholders, including government officials.
- Organisational strengths with ability to:
- Manage deadlines efficiently.
- Handle external-driven timelines.
- Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement in deliverables and processes.
- Experience with content management systems and social media tools.
Access & Location
- Open to applicants from all geographical locations with remote flexibility.
Diversity & Inclusion
IFAC is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected basis, in line with applicable law.
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