FTV - QTT: Associate Analyst 1 6

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 297,000 - 396,000; Full time

Job summary

EY India invites you to join Risk Management Services as an Associate Analyst in Independence within RMS. Based in Kochi or Gurgaon, you will develop knowledge of firm-level Independence concepts and support audit teams in mitigating independence-related risk.

You will review submissions, perform reconciliation and research, and update EY tools, while coordinating with project managers to ensure accurate and timely responses. The role stresses ethics, data handling, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, Economics or Data Analytics.
• At least 1 year of research and analysis experience.
• Exposure to client interaction is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop working knowledge of firm-level Independence concepts and apply EYG Independence policies.
• Perform review of submissions to evaluate completeness and accuracy; reconcile and research information.
• Update EY tools and databases with accurate data; communicate with project managers.
• Support audit/pursuit teams to mitigate independence-related risk and meet KPIs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics/Data Analytics

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Career Family Risk Management Service

Role Type Associate Analyst

Competency Independence Assurance Support Group – Family Tree & Data Integration Processes -

Role Rank 66 - 2

The Opportunity

Risk Management Services (RMS) is an internal function within EY GDS (Global Delivery services), responsible for protecting the organization from the risks that may arise from its professional practice. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify and manage risks, providing coordinated advice and assistance on suite of services like Independence, Conflicts, Compliance, regulatory, policy and security issues as well as dealing with claims and queries regarding ethics. Formed in 2007, the RMS team is growing rapidly as a Center of Excellence for all standardized quality/compliance related activities.

This role will be part of the largest sub-service functions, i.e., Independence within Risk Management Services (RMS) responsible for assisting client-serving teams in maintaining EY’s Independence for its existing and prospective audit/non-audit clients.

Key Responsibilities

An associate analyst in the team will be primarily responsible to develop working knowledge of firm level Independence concepts. The individual will be performing work procedures as laid down in the EYG Independence policies along with attaining hands‑on experience in research/analysis and making updates post review by project managers to various EY tools and databases, thereby helping client serving/audit teams in mitigating independence-related risk. In this role, candidate will be required to perform a review of submissions of documents/ requests from client serving teams to evaluate completeness, accuracy, of requests raised and perform reconciliation, research and analysis of information with various EY Independence and finance tools to update these systems with accurate information. The individual will be required to communicate with project managers and team members from audit/pursuit teams to perform follow ups for responses and completion of procedures.

Technical Expertise

• Build good understanding and ability to interpret client’s company structure, applicability of different entity attributes and relationships in accordance with audit client and affiliate definition as per EYG Independence policy.
• Build working knowledge of different internal Independence and financial tools and systems.
• Ability to comprehend interdependencies between systems to identify and fix discrepancies and bringing information in sync.
• Conduct secondary research using internal and external databases.
• Perform reconciliation, research and draft recommendations for review by project managers as part of the procedures.
• Actively participate in knowledge calibration sessions by asking relevant questions and highlight any process understanding gaps timely.
• Understand and work towards meeting and exceeding the defined individual KPIs for the role.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Display responsiveness by acknowledging emails and messages timely.
• Ability to work with an inclusive mindset.
• Must possess a client- centric and enablement mindset.
• Possess strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet client expectations without compromising on quality or deadlines and keeping others informed of status and activities.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and values.
• Understanding of existing technologies and willingness to adapt to new digital tools to enhance efficiency.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• At least a bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or any course with strong data handling or data management components.
• At least 1 year of experience in research and analysis in a professional services firm.
• Candidates with exposure of handing client interaction would be preferred.
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills in English.
• Basic understanding of type of company structures, Ownership structures, awareness of auditor Independence and basic risk management concepts.

Technologies and Tools

• Intermediate level of knowledge in MS Office (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint etc.)

What You Can Look Forward To

• A team of people with technical experience, business acumen and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment.
• A team of professionals driven by growth and client enablement mindset, while safeguarding EY’s brand name.
• A team that runs on foundational values of trust, respect, integrity and teaming.
• A team that functions with One-Team mindset and values diversity and inclusiveness.
• Opportunities to work with Global teams and stakeholders on strengthening the compliance framework.
• A team that thrives on continuous improvement and bringing in efficiencies to processes.

Work Location

• India (Kochi and Gurgaon)

What We Offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

EY exists to shape the future with confidence and help create long-term value for clients, people, and society by building trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY | Building a better working world

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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