Role family

Management responsibility:

 Technical Strategy

Does this role have management responsibility for others?   No

Specialist

Overall purpose of role

Contributing to ICAEW’s reputation and influence in relation to reform of the UK corporate reporting system and the improvement of UK and international reporting standards and practice and supporting members through the creation and dissemination of know-how on high impact areas.

Main responsibilities of role

• Work collaboratively with ICAEW colleagues and volunteers from member firms on projects and thought leadership linked to the UK reform agenda and the evolution of reporting models.

• Develop policy representations in response to public consultations, communicating and highlighting policy work through all appropriate channels, and building on relationships with member firms, the FRC, IASB and other standard setters and policy makers.

• Ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of relevant faculty committees and the timely delivery of assigned technical projects.

• Develop high quality guidance for members on relevant issues and developments through creation and dissemination of know-how on high impact areas, such as new and amended standards and evolving areas of reporting, such as climate risks.

• Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs. Part-time role considered.

• The post holder will be an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

• They need good and up-to date understanding of developments affecting corporate reporting  and the ability to think strategically and focus resource to best effect. As well as being a qualified chartered accountant they should have undertaken roles with an emphasis on technical work. 

• They need excellent interpersonal skills in order to work well with industry leaders. High quality oral and written communication and presentation skills are essential. 

• Strong management skills are also needed, including the ability (i) to allocate and monitor work and priorities, (ii) to engender a good working relationship among colleagues across ICAEW and (iii) to ensure activities and policy are consistent with, and supportive of, ICAEW strategy.