Ey-parthenon - Strategy Execution Financial jobs at Ey in China, Hong Kong Island

Manager is primarily responsible for the planning of engagement(s), managing client accounts, gathering, validating and evaluating client information, generating Tax Compliance products and assuring quality. Serve as a point of contact for the engagement(s). Also, act as a counsellor for Assistant Manager.

Your key responsibilities

• Ability to review U.S. Federal (Form 1120), Form 1065, State and local income tax returns including estimates and extensions.
• Ability to do detailed review of the supporting work papers related to Federal and State income tax returns.
• Meet the client deliverables as per the scope of the work and deadlines set and maintain quality of all deliverables.
• Adheres to practice protocols and other internal processes consistently
• Ability to sign the federal and state tax returns as paid preparer based on engagement requirements.
• Managing client engagements, including staffing and engagement economics
• Focus on establishing relationships with the client personnel (internal / external) at the appropriate level while consistently delivering exceptional client service.
• Strong proficiency and high level of comfort working with new and emerging technologies
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written / verbal communication skills as well as strong problem -solving ability, attention to detail.
• Manage end to end deliverables of the client

Skills and attributes for success

• Successfully delegate work to all levels of staff.
• Help the team to meet the goals as set as per dashboard.
• Conduct performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor and contribute to performance feedback/training.
• Foster teamwork and lead by example.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Articulate and support the strategies of the U.S. Business Tax Compliance group.
• Management team with diversified skill set.
• Ability to support recruitment activity
• People management skills with demonstrated ability to build a transparent and cohesive teamwork.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree / M.B.A in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Certified Enrolled agent or CPA
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience working in U.S. Corporate / Partnership Income tax compliance for U.S. Federal, State and International taxation with the ability to sign tax returns based on engagement requirement.
• Experience in U.S. Tax accounting

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Awareness of other taxes in the US
• Ability to read, interpret and apply the tax legislation
  

What we look for

• We are looking for experienced tax professionals with genuine interest in providing outstanding services to some of the world’s most influential people.

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Responsibilities:

• Providing financial due diligence services to buy-side and sell-side merger and acquisition deals conducted by various financial and corporate clients.
• Analyzing the target's business drivers, quality of earnings, quality of assets and key deal issues etc.
• Responsible for engagement planning, preliminary review of deal structure, and support in reviewing transaction documents.

Requirements:

To qualify for the role you must have

• University graduates with a minimum of 2 years of professional audit experience, preferably with previous due diligence exposure.
• Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Fluency in Mandarin is a must).
• Traveling may be required.

What working at EY offers:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Description – External

APAC Data Analytics and Enablement Lead, Assurance (Financial Services)

Internal Rank: Manager

Your key responsibilities

You will deliver results by using data analytics to deal with large, disparate volumes of data to assist your client group gain critical insights. Your ability to evaluate, identify and extract data from complex IT systems will ensure success in this role. You will have a chance to work with large/listed clients and the latest data systems to enjoy a truly rewarding and successful career at EY.

Some everyday responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple stakeholders including monitoring and reporting on local and Area activities and reporting against targets
• Contribution to performance management and monitoring of local market teams
• Deployment of global tools across the FSO Assurance APAC network
• Contribution to certification of new solutions and UAT testing of Global solutions
• Delivery of training both classroom and large-scale webcast
• Helping audit teams and clients to identify and extract required data from complex IT systems
• Extract and transform a variety of client financial data for use in our state of the art audit tools dedicated for audit data analytics in consultation with the audit teams
• Self promote the extraction capabilities of the team to the business and meet market agreed targets for data extraction.
• Using analytical and visualization software to access, transform, integrate, analyze and visualize client data to help solve real problems and provide real business insights through identification of anomalies and unusual patterns and trends in data
• Leading the local market team to manage and deliver on a portfolio of data extractions
• Manage audit innovation projects and use programming tools/ robotics software to automate manual audit tasks for efficiency and cost savings
• Work with local and APAC area wide counterparts to efficiently deliver standard and high quality data analysis
• Develop systems skills on a range of client ERP/ financial systems
• Analyze complex data including bespoke analysis
• Identify opportunities for further work and areas of interest/ added value to clients

We are looking for people with a mix of Business, Accounting and Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop data mapping/data lineage documents and design the ETL process to extract data. Experience with any ETL tools like Alteryx and Monarch
• Demonstrated ability to display complex quantitative data in a simple, intuitive format, and to present findings in a clear and concise manner. Experience with visualization tools preferred, including Spotfire, PowerBI and/or Tableau
• Sound working knowledge of MS SQL Server/ SQL Server Integration Services and/or other database and analytical tools
• Sound working knowledge of MS Excel and all MS Office Suite products
• Experience with transactional data (loans, securities, deposits etc.), general ledger reconciliation a plus.
• Project management experience – managing multiple projects with conflicting demands, timeframes and stakeholders
• Strong writing and oral communication skills, including presentation and soft skills for communicating with senior management, working in project teams and with clients
• Analytical skills working with financial and non-financial data
• Influencing skills
• Ability to confidently report on progress, key issues, blockers and success to leadership
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across geographies

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with Python/ R or other programming languages is a plus
• Experience with AI/RPA/Automation is a plus
• Experience of audit and financial accounting processes/systems preferred
• Experience using data analytics for auditing purposes preferred

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your performance. In addition, our comprehensivepackage can be tailored to your individual needs, to give you the freedom to manage your role in a way that’s right for you. This includes;

• a variety of flexible working and leave arrangements
• personalizedincluding coaching and support to help you build your career and access to formal learning so you can develop the skills you’ll need to thrive in the future
• a range of tools and benefits to guide and support your health and wellbeing throughout your entire EY career.

The Service Delivery Center (SDC) is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our federal and state clients. The SDC is a core component of the GPS practice.

In this role, you’ll be involved in project teams of all sizes, assessing or collecting client information, and reviewing supporting information for consistency with client and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Become technically proficient in applicable program procedures and requirements
• Review documentation for completeness by following fundamental guidelines outlined in Program instructions and established procedures
• Assist with fact finding and obtain needed documentation to resolve issues and exceptions
• Commit to meticulous attention to detail and uphold strict adherence to all Program requirements
• Execute proper documentation of review procedures and client communications per Program requirements
• Provide written and verbal data analysis, outcome assessments, and procedural advice regarding client processes, administration and information
• Develop increasing knowledge of sector-specific regulations and skills to support clients in adhering to regulatory requirements

• Deliver status updates and effective feedback on best practices, challenges, and workstream insights
• Contribute to driving operational efficiency
• Execute and deliver on engagement-specific tasks as directed
• Recognize and actively seek guidance from team leaders when faced with unfamiliar circumstances

Skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to comprehend and retain complex training materials, demonstrating focus and engagement during training sessions
• Attention to detail and ability to closely follow processes and procedures
• Ability to interact with clients and offer feedback on processes, trends and best practices
• Capability to redirect attention as needed and reprioritize daily workload with direct supervision
• Willingness to learn firm and client-specific technologies
• Readiness to learn and explore, eager to investigate complex situations to find solutions
• Display a high-level of professionalism and maintain a polished demeanor in an environment with client and leadership presence
• Authentic communicator with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.

To qualify for this role, resource must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree
• United States Citizenship
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal team members and external client personnel
• Ability to learn and use technology and follow a linear and well-defined process
• Respect for the need to maintain confidentiality and tact when reviewing and discussing client circumstances
• Proficiency in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher
• Ability to work in the office 5 days a week (Monday-Friday)
• Capacity to work some overtime

Ideally, resource(s) will also have:

• Prior experience in a service delivery center or similar environment
• Familiarity with public sector regulatory environments at the local, state, and/or federal level

Consulting - Technology Consulting – Technology Transformation – Senior

Technology Transformation

Combination of enabling capabilities and direct offerings for the CIO and CTO buyers encompassing IT Strategy, IT Operating Model Design & IT Function Transformation and Enterprise Architecture.

Your key responsibilities

• Understand and analyze issues and challenges facing the clients from strategy formulation to day to day operations.
• Understand the current situation of clients, designing the transformation roadmap, and executing the end-to-end implementation while collaborating with our technology and people consultants.
• Provide consulting services in the overall transformation of our clients’ business, such as enterprise and functional innovation, operational performance and risk transformations, digital strategy and planning, rapid profit transformation.
• A requirement to develop individual approaches and techniques for each client will help you maximize the potential.
• You will be helping companies solve a whole range of tasks: from the requirement to respond to the ever-changing demands of the market, such as AI, Blockchain, IoT, 5G.

What we look for

• Bachelor/Master's degree with an emphasis on Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Engineering
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

What working at EY organization offers

• Support and coaching 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

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop/maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the year to communicate value and inform them of the firm's scope of services. Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues. Collaborate to plan objectives and determine an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk. Establish the expectations of the value to be delivered. Successfully monitor the engagement team against the budget, and alter if necessary;
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client;
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Successfully delegate to all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to performance feedback/training. Foster teamwork and lead by example;
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams. Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed;
• Generate new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions. Achieve growth by understanding EY and its service lines and actively assessing/presenting ways to apply knowledge and services. Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as CPA certification;
• Approximately 5 – 8 years of experience working for a public accounting firm
• Excellent project management skills;
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership;
• Integrity within a professional environment;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional qualification such as CICPA, ACCA, and AICPA will be an advantage;

What we look for

We’re interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You’ll also need the confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures, often with limited information – both verbally and in writing. If you’re a fast learner, with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion for information system security, this role is for you.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, both pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus ten observed holidays and three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. 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

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to engagement team to integrate client’s strategy, process, people, and technology
• Participate as a project team member in Consulting engagements for business transformation, finance, enterprise risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, operational risk and compliance risk
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
• Leverage data and technology to assist senior team members in providing innovative solutions to client’s challenges
• Assist in preparing high quality work products for clients and other related parties in timely manner with up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines and market trends
• Anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

Main qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in the areas of Accounting/ Finance/ Management/ Business/ Risk Management from reputable university with excellent academic record. Master’s degree will be an advantage. A master’s degree holder in these fields is also invited to join. A professional certification (e.g. FRM / CFA/ CPA) will be a bonus
• Minimum 2 years of limited working experience (for Junior Consultant) and minimum 4 years of related experience (for Senior Consultant) preferably in Finance, Auditing or in the area of Risk Management/ Banking/ Business Process or in leading professional services firm
• Understanding on the principles of business management and capital market
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in English is a mandatory, both verbal and written
• Fluency in using key Microsoft Office
• Have high ability to work individually and collaboratively with others
• Have high ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives within the specified deadline
• Highly motivated and a strong drive to learn including independent learning
• Experience in GenAI will be a plus
• Ability to work across different disciplines, move into new challenges and develop a robust understanding of different industries

Additional qualifications (good to have):

• Digitally aware (understand emerging technologies, e.g. RPA, AI, etc.)
• Familiar with data visualization tool (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Familiar with programming language (e.g. Python, SQL, etc.)