Senior Manager - Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)

EY; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Gurgaon seeks a Senior Manager - National Assurance - FAAS to lead financial accounting advisory engagements across industries, guiding cross-functional teams and coordinating with on-shore specialists. The role focuses on complex topics and governance, delivering practical solutions to clients.

The candidate should have deep IFRS/US/UK GAAP knowledge, strong communication skills, and hands-on advisory experience, with willingness to travel and mentor a 20+ person team within EY’s FAAS

Qualifications

• Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP and International auditing standards.
• Technical accounting advisory on complex topics (e.g. business combinations, consolidation, shared based payments, financial instruments).
• Coordinating with on-shore technical accounting teams to understand their accounting issue(s) and provide research assistance on U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements.
• Primary responsibility for project management in connection with project role and responsibilities, ensuring relevant information flow and appropriate coordination between cross-functional team members within the finance function.
• Work on a variety of accounting matters through all stages, from initial client pitches to audit closing.
• 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: Accounting change and special matters; White paper writing; Technical accounting guidance to clients; Preparation of financial statements; Accounting processes; Audit support and governance.

Responsibilities

• Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP and International auditing standards.
• Technical accounting advisory on complex topics (e.g. business combinations, consolidation, shared based payments, financial instruments).
• Coordinating with on-shore technical accounting teams to understand their accounting issue(s) and provide research assistance on an as-needed basis on U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements.
• Primary responsibility for project management in connection with project role and responsibilities, ensuring relevant information flow and appropriate coordination between cross-functional team members within the finance function.
• Work on a variety of accounting matters through all stages, from initial client pitches to audit closing.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and technical writing skills.
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquiries 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: Accounting change and special matters; White paper writing; Technical accounting guidance to clients; Preparation of financial statements; Accounting processes; Audit support and governance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)

Job description

Senior Manager - Assurance - National - ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv - Gurgaon Requisition Id: 1758722

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 : Senior Manager-National-Assurance-ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv - Gurgaon 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 : 1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards 2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and 3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

• Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP and International auditing standards.
• Technical accounting advisory on complex topics (e.g. business combinations, consolidation, shared based payments, financial instruments including debt/equity etc.)
• Coordinating with on-shore technical accounting teams to understand their accounting issue(s) and provide research assistance on an as-needed basis on U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting pronouncements.
• Primary responsibility for project management in connection with project role and responsibilities, ensuring relevant information flow and appropriate coordination between cross-functional team members within the finance function.
• Work on a variety of accounting matters through all stages, from initial client pitches to audit closing.
• 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:
  • o Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters
  • o White paper writing skills
  • o Provide comprehensive technical accounting guidance to clients, addressing complex issues and transactions. (Business Combination, consolidation, stock based compensation, revenue, leases accounting, etc)
  • o Conduct research and analysis on accounting issues, documenting findings and proposing solutions.
  • o Preparation of financial statements including accounting policies and governance
  • o Accounting processes
  • o Audit support and governance

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have Qualification

• •tChartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
• •t10-12 years (post qualification) in Assurance including at least 3+ years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience

Experience

• •tExperience of working in an advisory role.
• •tManage a team of 20+ people
• •tAdvanced skills and experience with: technical accounting matters, whitepapers on significant issues like consolidation, IFRS 15, 16 etc
• •tGAAP Conversion through different GAAPs not limited to IFRS and USGAAP
• •tHands-on consulting experience at a Big 4, or top tier consulting firm as a lead of the solution or a service line

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.