Senior / Supervising Associate - Business Development Karachi jobs at Ey in Pakistan, Karachi

Your Key Responsibilities

• Being responsible for AR ledgers of a group of countries in the region:
• Interacting with AR Cash application team to provide them with accurate information on the required allocation of certain client payments
• Using your communication skills and process knowledge to obtain payment information from onshore finance teams and client serving teams
• Following and developing a protocol to enable payment identification and timely allocation and using your problem-solving skills to try and build sustainable solutions to removing obstacles related to the payment allocation process
• Proactively monitor unapplied cash and on account payments, conduct the necessary research to identify and apply these, and assist in cash application corrections
• Investigate and resolve internal engagement team’s queries regarding allocation, reallocation, and checking of remittance in the bank statement
• Working on client’s refund by obtaining necessary approvals and other process documents, coordinating with the firm’s AP department to ensure a timely resolution
• Interacting with the firm’s IFM department to resolve payment allocation issues related to interfirm accounts
• Process and ways of working development: constantly seeking better ways of working across the client engagement-to-cash lifecycle and working with engagement teams, the cash application team and other finance teams to help improve their processes and practices
• Generating customer statements, balance confirmations etc; Working with client AP departments around account reconciliations

Skills And Attributes For Success

Analytical skills: ability to oversee client- and payment related information to identify issues and to ensure timely payment allocation and related problem solving

• Communication skills: able to communicate effectively with other internal teams and stakeholders
• Problem solving mindset: Able to constructively challenge existing approaches; Ability to influence local teams, internal functions and client organizations
• Organization & Prioritization skills
• Numeracy, MS Excel / SAP
• Good knowledge of collections systems and tools
• Appropriate language skills

To qualify, you must have

• Graduate or higher degree in finance, business or related field
• 2+ years of finance experience, with particular emphasis on accounts receivable, cash application, billing and collections
• Experience using SAP
• For internal candidate a knowledge of our engagement lifecycle with an understanding of our cash application processes
• Drive to identify root cause issues and support remediation efforts, through a relentless problem-solving ethos

Ideally, you will also have

• An understanding of service offerings in a professional services environment
• Experience of deploying new tools and ways of working into remote teams
• Experience of continuous improvement methodologies and leveraging them in a dynamic environment

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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

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Your key responsibilities

Prepare client acceptance files and gather necessary information.

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Ensure quality and accuracy in all documentation and processes.

Skills and attributes for success

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What we offer you

Building a better working world

If you’re awithin, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time supporting client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. You will be assisting clients in their financial digital processes (e.g. preparation and interpretation of year-end-closings, audit assistance, financial statements, etc.), tax compliance (corporate tax returns and VAT returns, etc.), general accounting, credit control and internal optimization projects. You will also be responsible for management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health and competitors’ analysis.

You will be responsible for overall day to day requirements in client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, resolve or escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.

You will create, lead and motivate high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will be responsible for managing engagement economics and communicating significant issues, fees and estimates-to-complete to partners and clients. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

To qualify for the role

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, relevant tax rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Practical experience of regulatory topics including Prudential Reporting, Structural Reform; new accounting and compliance innovation; and/or Business audit skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Experience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Ability to win in the market, good negotiation skill and ability to work under challenging situations.
• Demonstrated good understanding and capability of implementing accounting concepts.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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

As a Transaction Support Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting engagement transaction processing. Working hand in hand with the Engagement and Finance teams, you will manage a collection of tasks within SAP, including opportunity creation, opportunity management, pricing, budgeting, and billing. Furthermore, you'll analyze various scenarios and suggest strategies to improve engagement margins.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the engagement team in managing opportunities, pricing, budgeting, and billing within the SAP.
• Collaborate closely with MENA MBA/PFAs to ensure that each transaction activity adheres to service line protocols.
• Offer guidance to the engagement team regarding Mercury and best practices.
• Ensure timely reporting of request status and volume analysis to market finance.
• Actively support system enhancement through regular feedback on system performance and suggested improvements

Skills and attributes for success:

• The ability to problems-solve, offering practical and credible solutions.
• Confidence to voice concerns when necessary
• Strong numeracy skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Exceptional time management skills with an ability to prioritize tasks based on risk, importance, and urgency.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and share knowledge.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• • A strong work ethic and experience in fast-paced environments
  • 2+ years of experience in transaction processing, ideally within a professional services firm
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships across the firm.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Packages: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Power BI
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills along with detail-oriented problem-solving skills
  • A finance-related degree or experience in a professional service or consultancy environment

Ideally, you will also have:

• • A degree in Business or Finance
  • Transaction processing experience in any ERP platform (SAP, Oracle etc.)
  • Experience managing and developing people

Your key responsibilities

You will also support the consolidation team in identifying areas of improvements in the consolidation process and implementing agreed improvements.

As part of Consolidation team, you will support in maintaining and managing the chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial reporting requirements. You will also support in identifying areas of improvements in the chart of accounts and implementing agreed improvements.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management and statutory consolidation for large groups
• Strong knowledge of IFRS consolidation concepts and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Flexibility to travel across the MENA region based on client engagements

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience of working on SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) tool or any other similar consolidation tool.
• Experience of maintaining and enhancing Chart of Accounts of large group

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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

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

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.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time supporting client engagements by coordinating with clients and internal team members, managing deadlines, and tracking engagement economics. You will be assisting clients in their financial digital processes (e.g. preparation and interpretation of year-end-closings, audit assistance, financial statements, etc.), tax compliance (corporate tax returns and VAT returns, etc.), general accounting, credit control and internal optimization projects. You will also be responsible for management reports, budgeting, analytical bookkeeping, financial health and competitors’ analysis.

You will be responsible for overall day to day requirements in client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, resolve or escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions.

You will create, lead and motivate high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will be responsible for managing engagement economics and communicating significant issues, fees and estimates-to-complete to partners and clients. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail-oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

To qualify for the role

• Hands-on experience in ERP implementation (Oracle, SAP, or similar systems).
• Strong background in process mapping, finance operations, and process improvements .
• Proven experience in finance function automation and driving digital enablement initiatives.
• A solid understanding of accounting and reporting processes , ensuring effective system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end finance transformation projects .
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline ; professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CMA) would be an advantage.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.
• Experience and knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Ability to win in the market, good negotiation skill and ability to work under challenging situations.
• Demonstrated good understanding and capability of implementing accounting concepts.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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