Manager - Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY India in Bengaluru seeks a Manager for National Assurance FAAS to lead Financial & Accounting Advisory services. The role focuses on delivering FAAS projects, IFRS/US GAAP topics, and complex financial reporting for large clients within a multinational environment.

You will develop client opportunities, guide teams, and collaborate across EY service lines, with travel as required. CA qualification and 3–5 years of post-qualification experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge across IFRS/IGAAP/US GAAP.
• Solid track record in delivering FAAS/assurance services with client impact.
• Excellent communication, presentation and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage / execute FAAS projects, develop and implement solutions (see above)
• Identify and develop business opportunities; manage accounts (depending on level)
• Coach junior team members, encourage technical excellence and learning
• Integrate with other EY service lines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Contribute to thought leadership and participate in marketing activities
• Regular travel will be required as you will be meeting with key clients, some of those being the most respected in their fields.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Business development

Advisory mindset

Leadership

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation IT systems

Job description

Manager - Assurance - National - ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv - Bangalore

Requisition Id: 1733280

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity : Manager-National-Assurance-ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv - Bangalore

National : National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv : Assurance’s purpose is to inspire confidence and trust to enable a complex world to work. We do so by protecting and serving the public interest, promoting transparency, supporting investor confidence and economic growth and nurturing talent to provide future business leaders.

We help clients by :

• Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards
• Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees
• Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), IFRS & US GAAP conversion, IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury, IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Manage / execute FAAS projects, develop and implement solutions (see above)
• Identify and develop business opportunities; manage accounts (depending on level)
• Coach junior team members, encourage technical excellence and learning
• Integrate with other EY service lines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Contribute to thought leadership and participate in marketing activities
• Regular travel will be required as you will be meeting with key clients, some of those being the most respected in their fields.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A qualified CA (or equivalent e.g. CPA/ICAEW/ACCA)
• Good academic record (1st/2nd time passes for ICAI or equivalent)
• Strong IGAAP and/or IFRS and/or US GAAP financial reporting experience in complex/large companies, most likely in audit/advisory/transaction vertical or MNC finance/M&A environment
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant post qualification experience
• Ability to explain complex accounting and financial reporting issues simply
• Advisory mindset, ability to develop solutions for the client with support from technical subject matter experts
• Business development skills and aptitude, depending on level.
• In applicants at Senior Manager and above, a strong track record of business development is expected.
• Specific financial reporting experience in at least one of the following:
  • Transactions (acquisitions, carve outs, demergers, restructuring)
  • Preparation for IPO including listing rules in India/UK/US
  • Complex consolidation structure in an MNC environment including implementation of ERP/consolidation IT system
  • Tax planning and complex structures
  • Developing and delivering technical training
  • Specific financial reporting topics: revenue recognition; financial instruments; off-balance sheet financing; consolidation and SPEs; banking; insurance
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have

• Qualification Chartered Accountant
• Experience in Financial services + 4.5 years

What we look for

• People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements.
• You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.
• We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game-changers, disruptors, and visionaries. As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities. EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing.