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Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating insights both internally and externally. It’s all about listening to and understanding our clients to give them a truly exceptional experience in a field where there really are no off-the-shelf recommendations. In return for helping us to build a better working world, you can expect excellent career opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop solutions. You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas.

• An understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards
• Assist in audit readiness engagements
• The ability to analyze the client’s accounting matters against these standards ensuring that an appropriate accounting conclusion is reached
• Consult with appropriate external and internal resources on accounting issues
• Participate in multiple engagement teams within Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)
• Collaborate with the FAAS engagement team and client to determine a strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables
• Work with other service lines to provide an integrated service delivery
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical mindset
• Attention-to-detail
• Experience in preparing and/or analyzing financial statements
• Keen to research and discuss accounting problems and solutions
• Project management skills
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning

To qualify for the role you must have:

• An Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CPA)
• Minimum 4-6 years of related work experience in the external audit field would be an asset
• Experience levels will be assessed accordingly
• Experience in preparation and/or review of financial statements would be an asset
• Experience in writing technical accounting memos would be an asset

The People Consulting team in the Caribbean is committed to developing innovative solutions to improve employee engagement which strengthen organisational and individual performance - the right people with the right capability, in the right place, at the right cost, doing the right things. We are uniquely and strategically positioned to advise both public and private sector leaders in the face of the increasing need for transformation and an ever-changing workforce.

• We offer our clients - solutions that blend deep HR expertise in compensation, workforce and organisation design with strong change management skills to bring about and sustain transformation.
• We offer our people - flexible and rewarding careers and the opportunity to work in an innovative, collaborative environment which helps you be your best every day.

We cultivate personal growth and purpose. You will work in a team which will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with leadership opportunities.

Key outputs/results expected:

• Comprehensive analysis of client compensation data to ensure alignment with industry standards and internal equity
• Development and maintenance of data models to support clients' compensation planning and decision-making processes
• Strategic recommendations for compensation adjustments and total rewards initiatives based on data analysis and market trends
• Accurate reporting on compensation metrics and trends to inform client management decisions
• Demonstrates technical excellence in compensation analysis through effective knowledge sharing and tailored communication with stakeholders
• Builds credible relationships with clients by understanding their organisational culture and compensation needs

Key responsibilities:

• Work in client engagement teams with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services – managing engagements to ensure profitable delivery
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compensation strategies and tools
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to understand the compensation related issues and challenges faced by our clients and to develop solutions which are innovative and fit for purpose
• Develop and maintain data models to forecast compensation trends and assess the impact of proposed changes for clients
• Conduct thorough analyses of client compensation data, including salary structures, pay grades, and incentive programmes
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement total rewards strategies that align with their organisational goals
• Prepare and present high-quality reports and presentations on compensation metrics, trends, and recommendations that adhere to professional standards
• Assist in the administration of client compensation programmes, with knowledge in job evaluation, compensation structure design and salary surveys
• Provide analytical support for compensation-related projects and initiatives for clients
• Experiment with compensation models and data analysis techniques to improve processes and generate insights for client projects
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies related to compensation practices for clients

To support the team, you should have:

• Solid academic background including a bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Data Science, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in compensation analysis, data modelling, human resources, or providing consulting services in any of the following areas: compensation, payroll advisory and workforce strategies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights for clients
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, statistical software)
• Experience in developing total rewards programmes and/or project management is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented consulting environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive client information

What we Offer

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning 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 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.

Join our Audit Strategy & Delivery team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussions with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

Your key responsibilities

• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the team
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client's engagement history, and planned audit approach
• Challenge procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention
• Seek, develop, and present ideas to apply EY's knowledge and services.

Skills and attributes for success

• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

What we look for:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or any other business related subject and/or currently enrolled in an accounting designation i.e. ACCA, CA, CPA
• At least 2-3 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs will be considered an asset

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Your Key Responsibilities

As an Enterprise Risk Senior, you will be given the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge to assist with larger and more complex components of our projects. Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting managers with planning and executing various types of projects, such as internal audits, enterprise risk assessments, compliance reviews (e.g., SOX, AML/CFT, EQA etc.), forensic investigations, procurement reviews etc., resulting in the identification of control enhancements, operational performance improvements, efficiency opportunities and company-wide cost improvements
• Establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Consistently delivering high-quality client services (commensurate with your organizational level), monitoring progress, managing risks and making sure that key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes,
• Researching and understanding current regional and global business and industry trends relevant to the client’s business
• Assisting with business development activities, such as the preparation of business proposals and client presentations

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated with a transformative mindset and a strong determination to accept challenges, and adopt innovative and creative ways of thinking
• Experience working/supporting junior staff would be considered as asset

What we look for

• Professional designations e.g., ACCA, CIA, CPA, CIMA, CISA, CFE, CAMS, etc. Demonstrated interest in pursuing and completing the required examinations will be considered an asset
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• An Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or other related fields of study. A Masters Degree will be considered an asset
• Demonstrated competence in one or more of the following: Risk Management, External Audit, Internal Audit, SOX, ICFR and/or ITGC

Our Government & Public sector practice (GPS) provides organizational transformation services across the Caribbean Region, enabling Public Sector clients to achieve their goals, and deliver real change to citizens.

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for effective Project and Programme management (PPM) delivery:
  • Management and communication of TCQ drivers
  • Being outcome aware, and focused
  • Being commercially astute
  • Being confident to challenge and bring solutions to problems
• Possesses specialized knowledge of project and program delivery methods (including Agile and Waterfall), and ability to coach others on relevant processes, tools, techniques and enabling technologies
• Lead professional employees or supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives, with accountability for performance and results.
• Apply depth of expertise to guide others and interpret internal / external issues to recommend quality solutions.
• Build working relationships with competency leaders (People, Technology and Business Consulting) to develop and deliver customized solutions to GPS clients
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients. Focus on deliverables and client business priorities. Manage expectations of service. Understand the client's challenges and recognize key performance drivers and trends.
• Responsible for continuous process improvement, the identification of innovative solutions through research and analysis, insight and experience of best practices.
• Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development and teaming etc.)

Skills and attributes for success

• Emotionally intelligent team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic
• Tolerance for ambiguity and ability to navigate complexity
• Strong analytical mindset, takes abstract questions and issues and creates manageable, specific work streams
• Communication and presentation skills
• Structured problem solving, quantitative analysis, and storytelling skills

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Five to Eight years project management/ leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in transformation
• Relevant PPM qualification/ Certification
• Experience in use of PPM tooling
• Demonstrated responsibility for budget/ financial management
• Self-starter with a drive to learn
• An eye for detail

Preferrable

• Postgraduate degree (MBA, MSc)
• Eight + years experience including programme management
• Experienced in strategy development & planning, and systems thinking
• Experience/ certification in business change
• Experience in Government and Public Sector ways-of-working

The Mercury Business Advisor (MBA) position serves in a financial advisory and support capacity. The MBA must be able to work with senior executives with regard to some financial analysis and advise on pricing and billing strategies for assigned clients. In addition to being viewed as the main contact person for financial reporting and analysis with respect to their clients, the MBA assists the firm's executive with interpretation of and compliance with the firm's finance and quality policies. This position is also responsible for the timely and effective cash flow practices with respect to the firm's external clients.

This position requires solid accounting knowledge, ability to utilize the firm’s many technological resources and comfort with developing and suggesting financial strategies to assist the firm’s executives in achieving their financial goals for each client. The MBA position requires strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to balance competing priorities. The position also requires a positive attitude and willingness to be flexible.

Requirements will include management of a combination of time-consuming complex billing arrangements or voluminous basic billing arrangements. The MBA will be required to coordinate processing requirements with the relevant support team.

Other duties may include assisting or shadowing senior MBAs to learn more complex duties. The MBA role is an Associate level position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the daily inventory accounting functions that are required by the firm
• Ability to prioritize tasks geared towards accomplishing executive and firm objectives
• Assist client service executives in resolving potential problems or last minute billing issues

• Coordinate processing requirements with support team
• Identify and communicate processing support issues to the MBA Supervising Associate, MBA Manager or Director of Finance as appropriate
• Strive to be a subject matter specialist in the firm's financial system, engagement management tools, practices and policies.
• Proactively communicate and escalate inventory issues to the attention of the engagement partner/manager and MBA Manager/Supervisor

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• The MBA must be able to maintain a book of business comprised of detailed billing and maintain multiple executive level relationships. To be successful in this function, the MBA must be able to provide meaningful analysis, draw conclusions from the results and make the appropriate recommendations. The MBA must be both strategic and influential in these situations.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong teaming abilities as well as demonstration of effective virtual teaming
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word programs as well as the ability to learn new applications quickly
• Ability to take a consultative approach in business transactions and influence executive decision making
• Strong mentoring skills

Supervision Responsibilities:

MBA must supervise quality of output by processing support teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration/ Management
• Approximately 2-3 years of relevant professional experience with additional financial management experience considered beneficial

Other Requirements

• While travel is generally not required on a regular basis for the MBA, certain circumstances may require the MBA to attend training sessions or client meetings in a different location
• The successful maintenance of a book of business will require overtime at times - particularly during the month end and year-end financial close processes
• Vacation generally should not be taken during the month end and year end close processes.
• The MBA will be provided with extensive technical training as well as coaching support with the expectation of completing an internal learning modules.

Join our Audit Strategy & Delivery team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussions with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

Your key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction
• Deliver exceptional client service and maintain contact throughout the year
• Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention
• Seek, develop, and present ideas to apply EY's knowledge and services.

Skills and attributes for success

• excellent supervisory skills
• excellent project management skills
• a dedication to teamwork and leadership
• integrity within a professional environment

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• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or any other business related subject and/or currently enrolled in an accounting designation i.e. ACCA, CPA
• At least 3-4 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs