Senior Business Analyst

Optiveum; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 99,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Optiveum is seeking an IFRS 18 subject matter expert to support a high-profile audit engagement in Warsaw. This senior business analyst will advise the audit team, provide deep technical IFRS 18 expertise, and guide interpretation, design, and testing of financial reporting processes.

The role is part-time with hybrid work (minimum 40% in office). You will review controls, perform walkthroughs, and communicate complex IFRS topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in fluent English.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level IFRS reporting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS 18 and its implementation requirements.
• Hands-on experience with walkthroughs and controls testing in audit/compliance.
• Solid understanding of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting matters and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise on IFRS 18 implementation requirements and practical application.
• Advise audit teams on key accounting judgments, interpretation matters, and market practices.
• Conduct and support process walkthroughs related to IFRS 18 implementation.
• Perform operational effectiveness testing of relevant financial controls.
• Review financial reporting processes and assess compliance with IFRS 18 requirements.
• Identify implementation risks, control gaps, and areas requiring management judgment.
• Deliver clear guidance on complex IFRS topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS Reporting

IFRS 18

Walkthroughs & Controls Testing

Internal Controls

Accounting Judgment

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

Auditing & Compliance

Data Analysis

SQL & Python

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Senior Business Analyst / IFRS 18 SME

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Work Model: Hybrid (minimum 40% from the office)

Time Allocation: Part-time (Approx. 60% / 24 hours per week)

Rate: Up to 120 PLN/h

About the Opportunity

Optiveum is acting as the official recruitment and contracting partner for this engagement. You will be signing the cooperation agreement directly with us to provide services for our client, a prominent player in the banking industry.

We are seeking an experienced IFRS 18 Subject Matter Expert to support a high-profile audit engagement focused on the implementation of IFRS 18. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the audit team, providing deep technical expertise on IFRS 18 requirements, key areas of judgment, implementation approaches, and market practices. You will help assess the design and effectiveness of financial reporting processes and controls while supporting audit procedures related to the adoption of the new standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise on IFRS 18 implementation requirements and practical application.
• Advise audit teams on key accounting judgments, interpretation matters, and emerging market practices.
• Conduct and support process walkthroughs related to IFRS 18 implementation.
• Perform operational effectiveness testing of relevant financial controls.
• Review financial reporting processes and strictly assess compliance with IFRS 18 requirements.
• Identify implementation risks, control gaps, and areas requiring management judgment.
• Deliver clear, concise guidance on complex IFRS topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience with IFRS reporting and interpretation.
• Strong, proven knowledge of IFRS 18 and its specific implementation requirements.
• Hands-on experience conducting walkthroughs and controls testing within audit or compliance environments.
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting matters and provide highly practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (Advanced level).

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Data Analysis.
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python.