Role name and description
The role requires demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing team. Proven capabilities of setting up Multi country Finance Operations, managing process, month end close, account reconciliation and financial reporting processes
Your key responsibilities
- Meticulous adherence to the compliance calendar of client in order to ensure smooth closure of books of accounts, statutory reporting
- Coordinate the global corporate accounting process and/ or statutory reporting compliance for Global Clients
- Own the legal entity or set of legal entities trial balance for accuracy and act as the Controller for those
- Front ending client to provide exceptional client service on delivery
- Coordinate and review month end process for multi – entity engagements
- Liaise with the Client Global Process Owners on the accounting processes and continuous improvement opportunities
- Develop, implement and manage new client strategic processes
- Own and maintain internal and external reporting dashboards to demonstrate progress of activities and status quo of multi country engagements
- Willingness to challenge status quo processes and desire to implement process improvements by providing lean ideas, enforcing an environment with uncompromising controls and improve quality
- Detailed review of accounts, schedules and workings to testify the quality of deliverables, and assist in effectively implementing the internal review mechanism and Control process
- Effective work planning and capacity planning to support other colleagues
Skills and attributes for success
- Hands on experience in any of the ERP (Business Central preferred)
- Experience in managing UK clients and their accounting process will be preferred
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills
- Self motivated, aspirational, and result oriented.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- B.COM/M.COM with overall 7 – 15 Years of experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA) or Cost Accountant CWA/Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 7 years of post qualification work experience with IFRS experience
- In depth knowledge of IFRS is essential
- Candidates with proven capabilities of setting up Multi country Finance Operations, process management, month end close, account reconciliation and financial reporting processes
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience in developing teams and ability to manage a team of experienced finance colleagues.
- Proven track of working with leaders from across geographies and managing the deliverables under a fast changing expectations with accurate quality in a metrics environment.
- Outlook towards increasing the productivity and resource utilization, and ability to effectively implement the process change with adequate engagement support.
- Exposure on International assignments on F & A Transitions, Auditing, Consulting or other engagements is an added advantage for this role.
What we offer
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.