Senior Consultant - Financial Reporting Specialist

EY; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Consultant – Statutory Reporting Specialist in Sydney. This role involves coordinating statutory reporting services, supervising teams, and delivering high-quality financial reporting. Candidates should have a deep understanding of Australian Accounting Standards and strong communication abilities. The firm promotes a flexible work culture and offers career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
• Experience in working with remote teams.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory reporting services to corporate clients.
• Supervise statutory reporting services provided.
• Deliver corporate financial reporting services.

Skills

Australian Accounting Standards

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Senior Consultant – Statutory Reporting Specialist

The opportunity

The quality of our Accounting Compliance and Reporting Team and the work we do has attracted increased demand for our services and our team is growing quickly. We are looking for an experienced financial reporting specialist to become an integrated part of our team, including high quality Senior Consultants with 3+ years professional services or industry experience.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Boorloo - Perth, Meanjin - Brisbane, Naarm - Melbourne or Warrang - Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Working as part of our integrated team in owning and coordinating the provision of statutory reporting services to an allocated book of corporate clients on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversight and supervision of the statutory reporting services we provide, including the co-ordination of client and auditor stakeholders.
• Management and delivery of the full spectrum of corporate financial reporting services based on where our clients’ needs take us with full support from some of Australia’s best Financial Accounting and Advisory and Tax technicians.
• Building networks and meaningful connections internally and externally to stay abreast of issues and build a pipeline of future opportunities.
• Supervision of our team members and support for their career development.
• Contributing to a positive team culture that promotes high performance, strong collaboration and teaming, and celebrates successes.

What we look for

To be considered for this role you must have

• Detailed knowledge of, and experience with, Australian Accounting Standards gained through working in a professional services firm or in a comparable industry role.
• Experience in working with remote teams, both within Australia and overseas.
• Strong communication skills with a confidence to lead discussions with clients in relation to both technical matters and in the coordination of engagements.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy with first-class prioritisation and organisational skills.
• CA qualification or equivalent completed or in the process of completing.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to reporting deadlines.
• A flair for identifying risk and driving continuous improvements and automation.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more about our offerings.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. (careerdevelopment: ey.com/au/careerdevelopment)
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally (benefits: ey.com/au/benefits)
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DEI) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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