At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY GDS- Assurance FAAS– Manager – Investment Accounting Specialist

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

In a world that’s changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our ‘North Star’ guiding our more than 300,000 people – providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities. Thanks to our innovative services in auditing, tax consulting as well as transaction and management consulting, we proudly drive our clients into the future. As the only one of the Big 4 with a specialist cross-border practice dedicated to the Financial Services Sector, we offer our clients seamless, consistent and high-quality services around the globe. With our Assurance Services, we strengthen public confidence in global capital markets and promote sustainable growth. If you’re looking to develop your individual skills whilst working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, come join us!

We provide advisory services encompassing:

Accounting, reporting and controlling process assessment and design including information systems implementation
Finance process optimization and automation incl. Robotics Process Automation
Accounting and regulatory support on accounting change in IFRS (IFRS conversion and implementation, new standards implementation)
Financial consolidation
Transactions accounting
Audit readiness and audit remediation services
Finance function strategic transformation
Data analytics and visualization
Investment Accounting, hedge accounting and derivative accounting
Short term assignments to finance functions – accounting specialist, compliance specialist, consolidation specialist, controller etc.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting and Reporting Excellence
Prepare and support accounting policy development to ensure it is consistent with Group Accounting Policy pertaining to IFRS/ US GAAP
Propose solutions to implementation & business issues arising from Investment accounting and reporting processes
Expert knowledge of IFRS/ US GAAP
Extensive hands–on experience in the following areas:
- Securities and derivatives accounting
- Drafting and designing accounting policies
- Technical accounting research and advisory
- Consolidation and compilation support
- Financial statement close process support
Training, coaching, and supervising junior staff as well as monitoring resource availability, chargeability and supporting the development of less utilised resources
Supervise engagement teams including delegation and review work performed
Managing engagement planning, budgeting and execution
Ensuring work papers meet project plan specifications and deadlines
Managing the development of tools and methodologies for project delivery
Support in development of new service offerings and go-to-market strategies
Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and coaching. Lead by example
Understand the financial services industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments
Establish and maintain relationship with client management
Stay informed of new economic developments and their impact on clients
Attend training programs to continually develop skills
Prepare proposals and realize business development plans through a strong professional network
Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work at the GDS
Contribute to the growth of the practice via the sharing of knowledge and experience as well as demonstrating great depth of specialism by contributing to EY Point of views, development of solutions, engagement tools and enablers
Contribute to the development of your own and the team's technical skills by establishing a culture of highest performing teams, inclusive behaviours, and emotional intelligence
Provide quality assurance and monitoring risks, managing assignment teams and third parties, liaising with service line teams, functional specialists, and Area Partners
Identify and explore opportunities for cross-selling EY services
Managing other ad-hoc internal initiatives geared towards improving our group’s efficiency, effectiveness and integration with other service lines

Our Requirements:

6 to 10 years of post–qualification experience in assurance or finance controllership roles, including 2+ years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience
Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
Candidates with prior Big 10 experience would be an added advantage
Experiences with IFRS/ US GAAP including valuation of financial instruments, and associated processes/controls is mandatory
Experiences working with clients in the financial services industry (e.g., insurance, broker/dealers, banks, credit unions) is mandatory
Demonstrate mastery of key concepts and principles related to process improvements, project management and change management; show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Strong sales, presentation and client management skills
A dedication to teamwork and leadership
Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented from concept and design through to implementation of projects. You have an intellectual curiosity, and you are willing to go “the extra mile”
Able to leverage your relevant external network and build your internal networks in a fast-paced and international environment investing in sustainable relationships
Ability to manage a team and to establish credibility as a trusted advisor with clients
Effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex information in a concise and clear manner
Financial Control – including internal and external statutory reporting
Finance operating model design and implementation
Investment accounting system implementation
Front to back process, control, and governance
Balance sheet management and financial resource optimisation
Finance Cost Reduction and Process Improvement
Finance systems architecture and strategy delivery
Regulatory, statutory and management reporting projects experience

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