Assistant Director - jobs at Ey in Sri Lanka, Colombo

Assistant Manager - Strategy and Transactions

We work across all industries and operate in a broad range of disciplines including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Valuation, business modelling and economics
• Transaction due diligence

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager within the SaT team, you will:

• You will lead client engagements and facilitate discussions. You will interview clients, identify and summarize key issues, outline project approach and draft proposal content.
• Perform industry and company research utilizing tools such as S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg and Mergermarkets as well as publicly available information
• Analyze the financial and operational results of companies targeted by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management
• Prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation
• Develop and/or review financial modeling engagements for strategic planning, capital allocation, transaction support, investment appraisal, financial planning and reporting purposes
• Perform business valuation for transaction and financial reporting purposes
• Oversee project delivery by managing timelines, resources, and quality assurance processes. Maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring expectations are met and insights are clearly conveyed through presentations, reports, and workshops.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members, providing guidance on technical work, client interaction, and career development.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals.

To Qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or other financial related background and/ or equivalent professional qualification [CA/CIMA/ ACCA/ CFA] with demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in similar industry. Prior experience in capital markets, transactions, professional audit would be advantageous.
• Familiarity in using research tools such as S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Mergermarkets as well as skills to perform deep research using AI tools such as Copilot.
• Strong analytical skills, able to analyze financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions.
• Working knowledge on accounting concepts and principles including IFRS/ SLFRS
• Sound commercial judgment and an ability to generate creative solutions to problems
• A passion to provide high quality service to your clients
• Leadership skills especially in areas of Project Management and People Management

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

CHS :

CHS consists of Consumer Products and Healthcare sectors.

ASU - Audit - Audit Services :

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) , IFRS & US GAAP conversion , IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Technical Excellence

3 year exp in Big4 audit firm or Big6 audit firm

CA from ICAI

3 years or more exp in Big4 audit firm or Big6 audit firm

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Vacancies for Assistant Managers & Managers -TAX GCR

We are looking for a candidate with the following requirements:

• Possess an accounting or finance academic or professional qualification (CA Sri Lanka, CIMA, ACCA).
• Prior exposure of 3-5 years in tax-related matters would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to handle a diversified portfolio of clients while working independently.
• Possess technical capability, ability to work under pressure and maintain a passionate attitude towards work.
• Exceptional communication and client interaction skills in English.

To Apply:

tax, transaction and consultancy services, we’re using our expertise and systems we’ve developed to
build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

Key Responsibilities

As an HR Executive, you will:

• Manage recruitment activities for specific units and support other HR development initiatives
• Handle the HR data analytics using Power BI
• Liaise and communicate with local, regional, and global personnel
• Contribute to a collaborative, close-knit team environment, reporting directly to the Head of HRD

What We’re Looking for

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on HR experience and a partial qualification in HR
• Exceptional teamwork and multitasking skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines and high-quality standards
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience of using the Peoples HR (hSenid) System
• Age between 21-25 years

At EY, you’ll gain:

• Exposure to a global work environment.
• Personalized guidance and world-class training.

As a Manager / Assistant Manager, you will support our clients with their accounting and reporting obligations, lead and manage the timely delivery of accounting, finance and tax compliance services. You will work with a team of like-minded, enthusiastic professionals who operate an effective accounting and finance function for clients. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities. As Manager/ Assistant Manager, you will:

• Prepare financial statements
• Prepare and support the budgeting, forecasting and analysis process
• Develop financial reporting best practices
• Data analytics and bringing insight to client financial information
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making
• Manage the financial reporting team, ensuring they are updated with the latest accounting standards and regulations
• Coordinate annual audit process
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding financial reporting matters
• Assist clients with the design and implementation of Financial Accounting Outsourcing solutions

We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• Fully qualified in CA, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications
• 2—5 years of similar nature work experience
• Excellent accounts with strong consideration experience
• Strong communication skills in English language both written and verbal
• Good knowledge/exposure of U.K. GAAP and IFRS
• Hands on experience on use of accounting software Ideally sage intact – will be an added advantage

Your Key responsibilities

As Director, Operations -Financial Accounting and Reporting Outsourced Operations, you will:

• Lead and oversee the preparation and die-hard timely issuance of audit-ready monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports
• ensure all financial reporting complies with the relevant financial regulations and standards of the respective countries we serve
• review and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, and financial performance of the clients
• drive the budgeting, forecasting and analysis process for the portfolio of clients
• develop and implement improved practices for financial reporting processes
• lead data analytics and bring insight to client financial information
• provide financial insights and reccommendations to senior management for strategic deciion-making
• manage, coach and mentor the financial reporting team, ensuring they are updated with the latest accounting standards and regulations
• coordinate with internal and external auditors of the clients for annual audit processes
• communicate with ket stakeholders regarding financial reporting matters
• identify areas of improvement for our clients and assist with the design and implementation of solution
• ideare technology-enabled process improvements and facilitate their iplementation within the organization
• work with the foreign multinational clients to deliver quality services and support the management team to grow the business through key strategic initiatives including operational excellence, market expansion, takent developemtn, client leardership and business transformation

Here's our 'wish list' but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• At least 5 years' leadership experience in an operational role in outsourced accounting and reporting functions, with experience in month-end-procedures and management reporting
• Fully qualified in CA, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to build, pilot, launch and manage outsourced accounting and reporting fucntions catering to advanced economies
• Led and have results assured oversight of dedicated teams of specialized individuals effectively to achieve set goals in quality and delivery
• Ability to grow the portfolio of services offered in outsourced accounting and reporting functions across new markets, bringing new ideas to streamline and improve functions by enabling technology
• Strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of accounting and financial processes in UKGAAP and IFRS environments, including ablitiy to navigate tax authority filing regulations in advanced markets
• Proactive and able to identify and resolve problems, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Thrive in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment

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As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consultancy services, we’re using our expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

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