Job Description

To qualify for the role, you must have Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK) 5-9 years (post qualification) in Assurance including at least 3 years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience Preferred candidate profile Ensure quality of service delivery 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. Explain the client's critical success factors to the engagement team. Benchmark client data to industry data 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 delivery of accounting and regulatory change projects by assessing engagement risks, driving conclusions Supporting engagement mobilization through scoping, planning, and defining outcomes and creating deliverables as part of a larger project team Preparation of underlying materials as well as leading/participation in client workshops Co-ordinating activities between small teams on projects to deliver tasks, including providing guidance and feedback to junior team members Supporting Financial management of client engagements Undertaking practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership pieces, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications Aiding proposals and bid teams in delivery of high-quality proposals Developing strong internal and external networks for long term relationships, managing EY accounts and to bring all EY to clients Driving innovation by creating an environment that encourages innovation and being a leader in this area by implementing new and improved ways of working, delivery models and / or technological advancements Establishing and managing effective working relationships with peer-level clients as part of project delivery roles Contributing to business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new / existing clients Contributing to the growth of the practice by providing input to EY Point of views, development of solutions, engagement tools and enablers. Contributing to the development of your own and the team's technical skills by establishing a culture of highest performing teams, inclusive behaviors, and emotional intelligence Professional experience: Experience of working in a consulting role in Wealth and Asset Management, or a transformation role in industry, focusing on the Finance function Advanced skills and experience with finance optimization, system implementation, financial statement close process, regulatory and statutory reporting, management and financial reporting, consolidation reporting, advance data readiness and analytics, governance, controls and regulation. Experience and working knowledge of fund administration and investment accounting platforms like Investran / Eagle etc Experience and working knowledge of fund administration and investment accounting platforms like Investran / Eagle etc Experience and working knowledge in Private Equity & Real Estate Funds Experience in investment accounting skillset Experience in fund accounting and fund financial reporting Hands-on consulting experience at a Big 4, or top tier consulting firm within Financial Services, or leading change programmes at a Financial Services organisation, or leading a Line function at a Financial Services organisation. What we look for: People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solution