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Hedge Accounting Manager, Banking, City, £80,000 - £86,000, 2 days in office
A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Hedge Accounting Manager to join its Treasury Finance team. This is a high-profile role that will act as the organisation's subject matter expert for hedge accounting, partnering closely with Treasury, Finance and senior stakeholders to ensure a robust and well-controlled hedge accounting framework.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant who enjoys combining complex accounting expertise with commercial stakeholder engagement and strategic project work.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Head of Product Control & Hedge Accounting, you will take ownership of hedge accounting activities across the business, helping to support Treasury's risk management objectives while minimising unnecessary P&L volatility.
- Play a pivotal role in maintaining hedge documentation, overseeing effectiveness testing, supporting regulatory and financial reporting, and acting as a key contact for auditors and senior management.
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Hedge Accounting & Technical Leadership
- Manage hedge accounting designations, documentation and effectiveness testing under IAS 39 and IFRS 9.
- Review and monitor treasury hedging instruments, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and reporting.
- Provide technical advice on complex accounting matters and new hedging strategies.
- Analyse and explain hedge accounting results, P&L movements and balance sheet impacts to senior stakeholders.
- Perform and review derivative-related balance sheet reconciliations.
- Take ownership of hedge accounting and derivative disclosures within the financial statements.
- Drive process enhancements and identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting and operational efficiency.
- Build strong relationships across Treasury Front Office, Finance, Product Control and wider business teams.
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors on hedge accounting matters.
- Present technical accounting outcomes and recommendations clearly to senior management.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Strong hands-on hedge accounting experience within a banking, treasury or financial services environment.
- In-depth knowledge of IAS 39 and IFRS 9 hedge accounting requirements.
- Good understanding of Treasury products, interest rate risk and FX risk management.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders across Finance and Treasury functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
For immediate consideration, please get in touch with Harry at Trace Recruitment.
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