IASB Technical Staff

The team: Part of the IASB Technical staff. 

Principal accountabilities:

As part of a project team, contribute to the development of:  

• technical proposals for consideration by the IASB, facilitating the IASB’s decision-making through evidenced-based research, internal and external consultation and drafting of public Board papers 
• a range of documents and communications for internal and external use, including public consultation documents and new or amended Standards.
• Consult with a wide range of external stakeholders from industry and the accounting, investment, regulatory and standard-setting communities, to ascertain their views and to share information.
  • Provide general project support to senior staff and the IASB.
  • Contribute to relevant committees and working groups.
  • Undertake technical project administrative matters 

Qualifications & experience 

Qualified accountant with strong technical and practical experience in applying IFRS Accounting Standards. 

Skills and attributes 

1. Technical knowledge and thinking abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards and the Conceptual Framework. 
• Demonstrates originality, simplicity, practicality and innovative thinking in developing solutions to accounting issues. 
• Displays impartiality, balance and openness in developing and defending views -is accepting of alternative views. 
• Understands the standard-setting process, including the roles of various parties. 

2. Managing self and relationships:

• Is enthusiastic and motivated, working effectively under pressure, and remaining positive even when faced with setbacks. 
• Demonstrates the Foundation’s values. 
• Works effectively in a team, respecting different cultures and personality styles and adjusting own behaviours to work well with others. 

3. Planning and delivering work:

• Organises own time and work across competing priorities, delivering to agreed deadlines. 
• Takes ownership of work, striving to produce work of high quality. 

4. Effective communications: 

• Communicates in a concise, clear and well-structured way, appropriately tailored to the audience. 
• Drafts IASB papers and other documents, persuading based on evidence and balanced analysis. 
• Listens carefully to the views of others.

Closing date: 11th December 2026

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate.