Technical Accounting Manager – IFRS, Controls & Audit

Sims Metal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling, is seeking an Accounting Manager reporting to the Financial Controller. You will support financial control, ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports, and serve as the Business Unit’s technical accounting expert, advising operations and commercial teams.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance, coordinating external audits, maintaining internal controls, and partnering with treasury and FP&A to optimize

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline is required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting standards.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders to deliver financial insights and support decisions.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors and maintaining internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow.
• Support IFRS compliance and internal reporting policies.
• Coordinate audits and provide audit schedules and responses to queries.
• Maintain and improve internal control documentation and processes.
• Provide accounting guidance on contracts, capital projects, restructures, and acquisitions.
• Ensure accounting practices align with Group policies and IFRS standards.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Technical accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing coordination

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

ERP system

BlackLine

Power BI

Hyperion HFM

Job description

Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling, is seeking an Accounting Manager reporting to the Financial Controller. You will support financial control, ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports, and serve as the Business Unit’s technical accounting expert, advising operations and commercial teams.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance, coordinating external audits, maintaining internal controls, and partnering with treasury and FP&A to optimize