Senior Hedge Accountant

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hedge Accountant to join our Finance/Treasury function on a 6-month contract basis. This role will focus on enhancing global consolidation and FX risk management within a complex, multi-entity environment. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating closely with the Treasury team and senior leadership on financial consolidation and hedge accounting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly multi-currency consolidation and close activities across international entities.
  • Manage foreign exchange accounting, including CTA, remeasurement, and intercompany transactions under IAS 21.
  • Oversee intercompany eliminations, equity movements, and CTA reconciliations.
  • Collaborate closely with Treasury on FX exposure management and hedging strategies.
  • Account for and monitor a diverse portfolio of FX derivatives, such as forwards, swaps, and options.
  • Apply IFRS 9 hedge accounting principles to balance sheet and cash flow hedging activities.
  • Support international intercompany funding, capital structures, and net investment hedging.
  • Drive improvements in finance and treasury processes, systems, and controls, including those using NetSuite and TMS environments.

Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in financial consolidation, FX accounting, or treasury.
  • Strong knowledge of IAS 21 and IFRS 9, especially hedge accounting.
  • Proven experience consolidating international multi-currency entities.
  • Practical experience with FX hedging and derivative accounting.
  • Strong understanding of treasury risk management and foreign currency exposures.
  • Experience with ERP and Treasury Management Systems; NetSuite experience is highly advantageous.
  • Ability to communicate complex FX and accounting matters to senior stakeholders.