Assurance - Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Associate in Financial Accounting Advisory Services to support clients in addressing financial reporting challenges. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least three years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Support, coaching, and feedback from colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of work experience in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of new developments in financial accounting and advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Support FAAS executives in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Perform review and analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to project delivery and business development activities.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong drive to excel professionally

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Join Financial Accounting Advisory Services within Assurance and assist clients in addressing accounting and financial reporting challenges. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services to accelerate analytics, decision-making, and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function.

The opportunity

The Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team works with businesses and finance teams to address risks of accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory issues. FAAS teams serve as trusted advisors to help clients navigate through accounting and financial reporting challenges driven by the changing economic and regulatory environment.

Your key responsibilities:

As a FAAS Senior Associate, you will support FAAS executives in building and maintaining relationships with clients and other service lines in EY. You will assist in planning and executing projects and play a key role in delivering services to clients.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our team in executing assignments related to:

• Finance process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Audit or audit remediation to improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting
• Adoption of new accounting standards to drive compliance to reporting requirements

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform review and analysis to identify improvement opportunities related to finance processes, automation, controls, and governance
• Leverage analytical or digital techniques to perform analysis and drive value
• Assess the requirements of accounting standards and implementation considerations for clients
• Contribute to project delivery and business development activities
• Engage with client personnel and deliver quality work products and client services
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally and guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, and able to work under pressure

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of work experience in a professional services environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Completed professional accounting papers (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MICPA, ICAEW)
• Possess accounting technical capabilities and competency related to process improvement
• Knowledge of new developments in financial accounting and advisory services

What we offer

A competitive remuneration package, support, coaching, and feedback from colleagues, opportunities to develop new skills, and the freedom to handle your role in a way that is right for you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.