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At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. About EY EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization. About EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance practice supports global EY clientserving teams with their reviews across industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing and technology, among others. Through the right multidisciplinary team of professionals with the sector knowledge and subject matter expertise, EY GDS Assurance enables EY client teams in over 30 countries to help worlds leading companies meet their audit requirements. Position Summary Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provides advisory services including Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters; accounting processes and controls support. We are looking for a professional to join EY FAAS, having expertise across the FAAS solutions and specifically for engagements related to Accounting, GAAP Conversion and implementation; and transaction accounting and financial reporting assistance. The Senior should be competent to support a portfolio of clients and be responsible for the timeliness and quality of the work as per EY Global Standards for our FAAS team. While the Senior will be based out of our Cochin office, the individual will be responsible for supporting EY practices and clients across the MENA Market. Also, the individual will be required to travel to other countries (short-term/long term) for executing the client engagements. Primary Responsibilities . The Senior will be responsible for the following tasks: Manage quality of service delivery Execute the following FAAS solutions using Global service delivery framework: Financial Accounting, Consolidation and Reporting Excellence Finance Processes Regulation, Governance and Financing Remediation and readiness Supporting engagement planning, budgeting, execution and management Participating in meetings and interviews with client personnel 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 Explain the client's critical success factors to the engagement team. Identify engagement and client service issues. 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 FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations Receive direction from the Manager, Senior Manager and Partner Supporting the development and management of the relationships with external and internal (EY) clients Supporting development of new service offerings and go-to-market strategies Supporting other ad-hoc internal initiatives geared towards improving our groups efficiency, effectiveness and integration with other service lines Qualifications, skills and experience To qualify, candidates must have: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK) with 0-5 years experience Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP and International auditing standards GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions (at least three): Financial Statement preparation Drafting and designing accounting policies Technical accounting research and advice Consolidation and Compilation support Financial statement close process support Strong problem solving and analytical skills Good listening skills, inquisitive nature, intellectual .
