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As part of our EY-Assurance FAAS Team, the Senior/Assistant Manager will be responsible for working closely with FAAS managers and Senior Managers on clients and engagements across Americas, EMEIA and APAC to provide end to end services pertaining to GAAP conversion, implementation, and related services.

The opportunity

We're looking for incumbents who is responsible for the timeliness and quality of the work as per project requirements for our FAAS team and possess strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge. The role requires prior experience and knowledge of advisory services including accounting and regulatory support for GAAP conversion, implementation, and related services.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage quality of service delivery
Ensure quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing Supervisors of engagement status
Follow through on client requests in a timely fashion, and manage expectations regarding the timing of deliverables and reports
Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements
Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., guidelines of the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations
Preparation of underlying materials as well as leading/participation in client workshops
Co-ordinating activities between small teams on projects to deliver tasks, including providing guidance and feedback to junior team members
Undertaking practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership pieces, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications
Developing strong internal and external networks for long term relationships, managing EY accounts and to bring all EY to clients
Driving innovation by creating an environment that encourages innovation and being a leader in this area by implementing new and improved ways of working, delivery models and / or technological advancements
Establishing and managing effective working relationships with peer-level clients as part of project delivery roles

Skills And Attributes For Success

Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP and International auditing standards
Technical accounting advisory on complex topics (e.g. business combinations, consolidation, shared based payments, financial instruments including debt/equity etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
Confident and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity in a project environment
Take personal responsibility for the quality of delivery
Instil a positive team mentality, even when under pressure, by treating their colleagues well and creating an inclusive culture
Extremely comfortable and confident around senior stakeholders, internally and externally
Extremely comfortable with Excel and PowerPoint. Much of our work involves detailed analysis so it is critical you can work with these tools
Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions:
Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters
White paper writing skills
Provide comprehensive technical accounting guidance to clients, addressing complex issues and transactions. (Business Combination, consolidation, stock based compensation, revenue, leases accounting, etc)
Conduct research and analysis on accounting issues, documenting findings and proposing solutions.
Preparation of financial statements including accounting policies and governance
Accounting processes
Audit support and governance

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsible for decision-making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution.

Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
3-6 years of relevant post qualification experience

What We Look For

A team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
An opportunity to be part of a market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 7200 + professionals, in the only integrated global assurance business worldwide
Opportunity to work with EY GDS Assurance practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What Working At EY Offers

At EY, we're dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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