EY Senior Transactions Financial Accounting & Advisory Services 

India, West Bengal, Kolkata 

953328903

Your key responsibilities

• Manage quality of service delivery
• Execute the following FAAS solutions using Global service delivery framework:
  • 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
  • Accounting Processes
• Ensure quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing Supervisors of engagement status
• Follow through on client requests in a timely fashion, and manage expectations regarding the timing of deliverables and reports
• Identify engagement and client service issues. Research and benchmark client data to industry data.
• Explain the client's critical success factors to the engagement team.
• Benchmark client data to industry data in order to make possible recommendations for improvements
• 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 GDS FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations
• Receive direction from the Manager, Senior Managers

Skills and attributes for success

• Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP.
• Good understanding of Indian accounting and auditing standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations,
• industry practices and new technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions (atleast three):
  • 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 advice
  • Consolidation and Compilation support
  • Financial statement close process support
  • Audit Remediation and readiness
  • Benchmarking services and market analysis

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
• 2-5 years (post qualification) in Assurance including at least 1 years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience
• Candidates with prior Big4 experience would be an added advantage

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