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 FINANCIAL REPORTING



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Join EFRAG as 'Financial Reporting Technical Staff' and be at the forefront of shaping financial reporting developments!


We welcome applications with CV and motivation letters at any time since we are expanding our staff and have regular vacancies at various levels of seniority in the financial reporting domain.

EFRAG, Europe’s leading voice in influencing IFRS development and a key actor within the corporate reporting landscape is currently recruiting full-time technical staff (with different levels of experience) for its financial reporting pillar. The role is based at EFRAG’s Brussels office.

The mandate of the financial reporting pillar is to influence IFRS standard setting through EFRAG’s reactive activities and EFRAG’s proactive research agenda and to advise the European Commission on the endorsement of new and amended IFRS standards. Technical staff are expected to be involved across these financial reporting pillar activities.

A career within the EFRAG financial reporting pillar represents a unique opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of IFRS Standards and their practical application by European companies. It is an opportunity to work within a dynamic multicultural and intellectually stimulating environment and to engage directly  with the perspectives of multiple stakeholders including auditors, preparers, users, regulators, and EU and global national standard setters including the IASB.  

EFRAG is looking for technical financial reporting staff with different levels of experience (from directly from university to over 10 years of experience for senior functions). 

The financial reporting pillar also presents an opportunity to be part of activities where there is an interaction between EFRAG’s traditional financial reporting pillar and its newly established sustainability reporting pillar. 

COMPETENCIES

The following competencies are expected of EFRAG technical staff:

  • Experience in either the preparation, assurance, analysis, interpretation or enforcement of IFRS financial statements 

  • Prior experience in standard-setting activities is a plus

  • Knowledge of IFRS Standards and the Conceptual Framework

  • Ability to conduct an in-depth analysis of technical conceptual and application issues

  • Excellent English writing skills and strong verbal communication skills including the ability to credibly present and influence the senior experts in EFRAG’s governance bodies

  • Good listening skills, and an ability to take on board and synthesise multiple stakeholder perspectives

  • Good team player and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

  • Effective project management (i.e., project planning and execution) skills

  • Having an European Economic Area nationality (or double nationality)

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively monitor IASB meetings related to its research, standard setting, and maintenance workplans 

  • Monitor IFRS Interpretations Committee meeting discussions and support EU stakeholders participating in these meetings

  • Contribute to EFRAG research agenda through the analysis of gaps in existing accounting requirements on research topics and developing proposals to address these accounting gaps

  • Draft and present issues papers for discussion and decision making at meetings held by the EFRAG Financial Reporting Technical Expert Group and Financial Reporting Board (i.e., the governance bodies) and the various supporting EFRAG working groups

  • Coordinate and support the meetings of the EFRAG governance bodies and EFRAG working groups

  • Draft EFRAG due process documents (i.e., Draft and Final Comment letters, Endorsement Advices, Discussion Papers, and Staff briefings)

  • Conduct and document results of field testing and impact analysis including cost-benefit analysis and the review of current reporting practices

  • Conduct pre- and post-consultation stakeholder outreach activities and write reports on the outcomes of the outreach

  • Support the outreach engagements by EFRAG leadership

TERMS

EFRAG welcomes applications for either full-time employment contracts or secondments for two years, Belgium based (a different duration can be discussed). 

Part-time of 80% to 90% can also be discussed.

EFRAG’s EMPLOYMENT OFFER

  • Permanent contract under Belgium law

  • Competitive terms including:

    • Attractive, market-competitive salaries commensurate to the level of expertise and experience,

    • pension plan,

    • extra health insurance,

    • meal vouchers, and allowances

    • teleworking possibilities

For more information, please contact EFRAG CEO, Saskia Slomp at 
saskia.slomp @ efrag.org 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications (CV & motivation letter – with your name and surname as the document's title), mentioning EFRAG FR Team – Technical Staff in the subject, should be sent at: Rh @ efrag.org.


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SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING


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EFRAG is looking for secondments in kind to support its Sustainability Reporting activities in 2024

​EFRAG is looking for senior secondments in kind to support its work on the sustainability reporting work plan for 2024 including sector ESRS, implementation support, non-EU ESRS and interoperability with other frameworks and standards.

​EFRAG is very grateful for the wide range of organisations that have provided secondments in kind for the technical work on European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). EFRAG seeks further contributions in the form of secondments in kind from a wide range of stakeholders.

In particular, EFRAG is looking for senior secondments in kind to support its work on:

  • implementation support for the first set of ESRS: that is,

    • implementation guidance on climate change transition plans;

    • examples of emerging market practices under ESRS, notably of issues addressed in the implementation guidance provided in EFRAG IG 1 – Materiality assessment and IG 2 – Value chain, but of other topics as well;

    • implementation guidance on most frequently asked questions;

  • Development of the draft ESRS for non-EU companies as required by the CSRD;

  • Interoperability: that is, preparation and comparison of mapping tables with international initiatives other than the ISSB; and

  • Sector-specific ESRS for high-impact sectors and financial institutions.

In most cases, practical expertise and real business experience (for sectors in particular) is expected. For certain cases, the secondment of a small team of experts would be preferable.

Ideally, secondments in-kind are arranged on a full-time basis, but they can be arranged on a minimum, part-time basis (50%) for a period of at least six months in principle. As part of the selection process, an interview with the candidates will be conducted to determine the type of work that the secondments entail. Academics are also welcome to apply.

Applications consisting of a letter of motivation, a detailed CV and a support letter from your organisation, if applicable, should be sent to Saskia Slomp, EFRAG's CEO, at Nominations@efrag.org by 14 February 2024. Note that interviews could take place at an earlier date.


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Join EFRAG's Sustainability Reporting Team 

​In its broadened role as the technical advisor to the European Commission in the development of draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), EFRAG seeks to recruit both permanent and seconded (paid or in-kind) sustainability reporting professionals.

​EFRAG seeks individuals that are keen to participate in the ongoing sustainability standard-setting activities, that have experience and are willing to invest time in developing expertise on sustainability topics and corporate reporting and can adapt to the fast-evolving sustainability reporting landscape.

We are looking for candidates with different levels of experience and seniority from junior level to senior level, depending on skills and expertise, that are EEA nationals and are willing to relocate and work from EFRAG's Brussels office in case of paid positions. We welcome as well secondments in kind.


Read the full job description here.


HOW TO APPLY

Applications, consisting of a letter of motivation and a detailed CV, should be sent to Saskia Slomp, EFRAG CEO, using Rh @ efrag.org (continuous recruitment).


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Join EFRAG as environmental reporting specialist and integrate our Sustainability Reporting Team!

​EFRAG is recruiting environmental reporting specialists to enhance EFRAG's sustainability reporting team. We are hiring for a permanent or seconded Brussels based function with proven environmental knowledge and expertise.

EFRAG has been mandated under the CSRD, technical advisor of the EC in the development of draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multicultural, fast-evolving and collegiate environment and be part of the EFRAG sustainability reporting pillar technical staff. Applications are invited for professionals with over 5 years experience in the field that are EEA nationals and are willing to relocate to and work from EFRAG's Brussels office. Competitive salary packages are on offer depending on successful applicants' qualifications and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications, consisting of a letter of motivation and a detailed CV, should be sent to Saskia Slomp, EFRAG CEO, using Rh@efrag.org.
Read the complete job description here.

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INTERNSHIPS, ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS & OTHER JOBS


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Work with EFRAG - internships

We offer opportunities for university students and recent graduates in the form of internships lasting between six and twelve months. This will allow interns to acquire an understanding of EFRAG’s work in the financial reporting and/or sustainability reporting fields.

Applicants for an internship are eager to keep learning to get a taste of professional life, discover how we make an impact that matters, and get ahead in your career!

You will gain:

  • An overview of the EFRAG’s objectives and activities

  • A first professional and personal experience in the dynamic world of corporate reporting standard setting and the identification of good reporting practices in an European and global environment

  • Practical knowledge in your area of study

You will work in the EFRAG offices in Brussels.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

You must have a University degree or be in the final year of your Masters in economics, finance, accountancy, sustainability reporting or related relevant subjects. In addition, you must meet the following criteria:

  • A demonstrated ability to conduct analytical work, exercise good judgment and work as part of a team;

  • Be proficient in English 

EFRAG pays a compensation based on a Belgium internship contract as a contribution to living costs.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be our next intern, please submit your CV and motivation letter to Saskia Slomp, by email on rh@efrag.org.

Download the brochure here.


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Join EFRAG as Academic Fellow 

EFRAG seeks an academic fellow with experience in sustainability reporting or financial reporting and IFRS Standards with a good understanding of broader corporate reporting to work with EFRAG.

 

EFRAG values conceptual and empirical contribution of academic researchers in its technical activity and is investing in its research activities and liaison and cooperation with academics. 

 

EFRAG is working both on its own Research Agenda and contributes European views and insights to the IASB’s research activities. 

 

Since 2018, EFRAG is active in the sustainability reporting domain. In addition to its historical mission, in 2021 the European Commission mandated EFRAG to work on draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards now confirmed by the political agreement reached on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Since 2017, EFRAG operates an Academic Panel and an Academic Network. EFRAG organises and contributes to academic workshops.

 

The academic fellow will help us to develop these activities further and provide input from an academic perspective and experience to EFRAG’s activities. In consultation with EFRAG’s leadership team, the successful applicant will also identify which of the available projects he or she will focus on, in order to ensure relevance to his or her own academic work and future publications.

Please send a detailed CV and covering letter, to rh@efrag.org


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EFRAG is seeking a new office manager


EFRAG is looking for an office manager to be offered a permanent contract. The ideal candidate could start on 15 February 2024.

Applications are requested by 15 January 2024. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview in EFRAG offices (Brussels) in the last week of January and first week of February 2024. You will be part of a team of three office managers. 

The function is based at EFRAG’s Brussels office within this function only limited teleworking allowed (maximum one day a week in consultation with the other office managers). 

Responsibilities of the position offered 
Supporting the overall management of the organisation, in particular the coordination of meetings (sharing documents and organising agendas). 

The office manager will work under the supervision of EFRAG management and where needed, in coordination with the EFRAG staff. The office manager reports directly to the EFRAG CEO.

Read the full job description here.

Interested? Send your application (CV + cover letter) to Saskia Slomp, EFRAG CEO, using Rh@efrag.org by 15 January 2023. 


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