Leading the day to day delivery on client engagement projects to maintain quality and our promise for exceptional service delivery to all our clients;
Preparation of high-quality client deliverables including (but not limited to) technical accounting analysis papers, IFRSs compliant financial statements, project reports, special purpose financial information, accounting policies documentation;
Leading consultations and research in line with agreed engagement execution plans to support deliverables to our clients;
Presentation of the work results to senior team members or clients in a clear and concise manner;
Client management and liaison with senior client stakeholders with a view to build strong working relationships with our clients;
Managing performance of junior team members through on the job coaching, mentoring and providing constructive and timely performance feedback;
Liaison with other EY teams and Service lines, if necessary, to ensure seamless solutions to our clients.
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an execution focus displaying a strong commercial awareness and client orientation;
Ability to independently research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies;
Good communication and presentation skills of complex topics;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams, guiding more junior members of staff and influencing senior team members;
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleagues
Assertive and proactive approach to the delivery/implementation of projects demonstrating strong ownership and autonomy
Ability to network effectively within large organizations and build effective relationships
Fluent in English
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Finance.
In depth knowledge of:
Deep understanding of IFRS including experience in the implementation of IFRS 9, 15 and 16 and IAS 29
Working knowledge of capital infrastructure (data, systems, models, management and reporting) and management of key metrics.
Planning, budgeting, forecasting and stress testing processes
Performance measurement and management concepts
Process transformation and improvement methodologies
Business performance reporting process
Financial accounting and financial statement close process
Project and change management methodologies
Experience in leading and delivering Finance transformation program/projects that cover the full life cycle of assessment, design and implementation support
Knowledge and working experience on business processes
SAP and Oracle knowledge is considered an asset
Proven ability to work on complex accounting issues and ability to clearly articulate the advice in written technical accounting papers;
Experience in leading the planning, execution and reporting on engagements.
Previous experience at Senior Manager level is considered an asset.