[Hiring] Trustee @IFRS Foundation

Role Description

The IFRS Foundation is seeking a new Trustee from Europe to fill a vacancy that will arise on 1 January 2027.

• Trustees oversee the Foundation and are accountable to a Monitoring Board of public authorities.
• Trustees are responsible for governance and organisational strategy.
• They maintain the Foundation’s Constitution and the Due Process Handbook.
• They appoint members to the IASB, the ISSB, the IFRS Interpretations Committee, and various advisory bodies.
• Trustees also assume the role of company directors in accordance with the UK Overseas Companies Regulations 2009.
• Engagement with stakeholders in the markets in their geographical region is expected.
• Trustees should understand the challenges associated with the adoption and application of high-quality global accounting and sustainability disclosure standards.
• Knowledge of relevant current issues, such as the effect of new technologies on corporate reporting and developments in investor and market information needs, is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience from a broad array of professional backgrounds.
• Interest in corporate reporting.
• Firm commitment to serving the public interest and to the work of the Foundation.
• Knowledgeable about finance.

Requirements

• Ability to meet the time commitment, including at least three three-day meetings each year held in different locations around the world.
• Serve on Trustee committees that meet during the three-day meetings as well as on an ad hoc basis via video calls.
• Current employees of organisations represented on the Monitoring Board are not eligible for consideration.

Benefits

• Rewarding work that serves the public interest.
• Engagement with diverse international experts.
• Inclusive and collaborative teams.
• Intellectually challenging projects.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Numerous areas of specialisation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.