- Collaborate with the Managers, Senior Managers and the Partners to execute a FAAS strategy that satisfies high client expectations, support the planning, budgeting, execution and delivery of the engagements.
- Actively contribute to the FAAS engagement team by understanding and responding to clients needs and expectations. Develop client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented work products.
- Execute finance transformation engagements using Global Service Delivery framework, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with EY s high standard requirements.
- Participating in meetings and interviews with client personnel to gather insights and foster strong working relationships.
- Knowledge and working experience in key business processes including Record to Report, Plan-to-Perform, Order-to-cash, Procure-to-Pay, Acquire to Dispose and Hire-to-Retire.
- Demonstrate finance process design or improvement skills by critically reviewing existing finance processes, making recommendations for rationalization and improvement, and implementing operational changes.
- Define and develop a finance target operating model. Design business and process models, and help define finance technology strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
- Design the finance performance management system by identifying performance drivers, aligning them to strategy, defining metrics and KPIs and benchmarking against industry standards.
- Execute technology led finance transformation projects for clients, leveraging innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify engagement and client service issues. Benchmark client data against industry data to provide actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure timely completion of work deliverables while managing time spent against budget constraints.
- Support the development of new service offerings and go-to-market strategies.
- Participating in development of proposals related to our offerings, contributing to the creation of proposals related to our offerings.
- Contribute to the creation of new services, tools and materials to enhance market success and client satisfaction.
- Ensure quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing Managers / Senior Managers etc. of engagement status.
- Support the development and management of the relationships with external and internal (EY) clients fostering collaboration and trust.
- Supporting other ad-hoc internal initiatives geared towards improving our group s efficiency, effectiveness and integration with other service lines.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting concepts. Stay informed of professional standards and firm policies; effectively applying this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations.
- Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
Qualifications, skills and experience
To qualify, candidates must have
Professional Certification
Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US), or ACCA (UK) with 3 to 6 years of experience in Assurance, including a minimum of 2 to 3 years in Financial Accounting and Advisory or consulting services preferably within a Big 4 firm.
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IT Systems Experience
Strong preference for candidates with experience in IT systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms. -
Finance Transformation Project Experience
Demonstrated experience in Finance transformation projects, including but not limited to -
Finance Performance Management
- Identifying performance drivers and aligning them with strategic objectives.
- Defining metrics and KPIs while benchmarking against industry standards.
- Optimizing cost management protocols.
- Implementing working capital productivity solutions.
- Enhancing the cost efficiency of the finance function.
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Finance Process Improvement
- Accounts Payable and Receivable management.
- Fixed Assets and Capital Budgeting processes.
- Banking and Cash Management.
- Closing, Consolidation, and Reporting.
- Business Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
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Finance Operating Model Design
- Exposure to finance operating model design, service management, and performance management (including SLAs and KPIs).
- Experience in developing target operating models for Lean finance.
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Finance Information and Systems Optimization
- Finance data management and optimization of the Chart of Accounts.
- Experience with ERP Systems Implementation (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.).
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Travel Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% to 80% of the time. -
Accounting Regulatory Knowledge
Strong understanding of IFRS. -
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. -
Interpersonal Skills
Strong listening skills, inquisitive nature, intellectual curiosity, and self-starter qualities. -
Communication Skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. -
Management Interface
Ability to interface with all levels of management, both within EY and with clients. -
Project Management
Experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
