EY FAAS - Manager 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

558422475

Your key responsibilities;

Lead global or domestic client service teams to execute the following FAAS solutions:

• Accounting and PMO support for transactions such as purchase price accounting, divestiture/carve-out accounting, IPOs, SPACs and/or Fresh start (Bankruptcy) accounting
• Preparation of financial statements/MD&A
• GAAP conversion
• Accounting policy and governance
• Technical accounting research and advisory
• Remediation and readiness
• Organizing and providing technical training
• Addressing service delivery quality issues

Manage and develop people

• Lead a team of Assistant Managers and Seniors and make sure the team delivers high–quality work, as per EY Global methodology, on time and to budget
• Conduct FAAS team performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to the team performance
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing Assistant Managers Seniors or Staff.

Manage business and clients

• Actively support the Americas or EMEIA FAAS leadership both in terms of growth as well as quality initiatives
• Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work at the GDS
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., guidelines of the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations
• Undertaking practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership pieces, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications
• Contributing to business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients

Skills and attributes for success

• Expert knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and International accounting standards
• Extensive hands–on experience in the following areas:
  • Transaction accounting and reporting – IPO’s, SPACs, Carve Outs, PPA etc
  • GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards
  • Drafting and designing accounting policies
  • Technical accounting research and advisory
  • Consolidation and compilation support
  • Financial statement close process support
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and technical writing skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
• 6–10 years of post–qualification experience in assurance or finance controllership roles, including 2+ years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience
• Candidates with prior Big 10 experience would be an added advantage

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