Ledger Governance & IFRS Change Leader

Canada Life; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Life seeks a Financial Reporting and Change Manager to act as the SME for ledger integrity, accounting architecture, and the operational implementation of complex accounting requirements. You will ensure accurate reflection of transactions in the general ledger and maintain robust control over accounting data flows.

The role bridges commercial activity, technical accounting standards, and operational finance delivery, leading a small specialist team and influencing stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Experience ensuring ledger integrity and governance across general ledger and sub-ledger structures.
• Ability to translate complex transactions into compliant accounting treatments under IFRS.
• Proven track record leading accounting policy work and change across finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity and governance of the general ledger structure and accounting architecture.
• Ensure accounting entries reflect commercial activity and comply with standards.
• Lead the development and maintenance of accounting rule frameworks.
• Drive improvements in reporting, data quality and accounting processes.
• Manage and develop a small specialist team and collaborate with multiple functions.

Skills

Ledger governance

IFRS knowledge

Accounting architecture

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Canada Life seeks a Financial Reporting and Change Manager to act as the SME for ledger integrity, accounting architecture, and the operational implementation of complex accounting requirements. You will ensure accurate reflection of transactions in the general ledger and maintain robust control over accounting data flows.

The role bridges commercial activity, technical accounting standards, and operational finance delivery, leading a small specialist team and influencing stakeholders across