GDS Assurance - FAAS Manager - ECRA

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager for Enhanced Corporate Accounting and Reporting (ECRA) within EY GDS. You will supervise a team, apply US GAAP and IFRS knowledge, and guide complex accounting matters from initial engagements to closure.

You will interact with senior stakeholders, drive quality service, and contribute to thought leadership while coordinating with onshore teams. Travel may be required and professional standards apply.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• 6–10 years post-qualification in Assurance, with 3+ years in Financial Accounting and Advisory.
• Hands-on consulting experience at a Big 4 or top-tier firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality of service delivery and client expectations.
• Direct daily progress of fieldwork and inform engagement status to supervisors.
• Coordinate with onshore teams to deliver work to clients.
• Apply accounting standards (US GAAP and IFRS) to complex matters.
• Lead project management and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership.

Skills

IFRS/US/UK GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting advisory

Project management

Client communication

Research and data benchmarking

Regulatory awareness

Leadership of small teams

Education

CPA certification

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.

EY GDS – Assurance FAAS – Manager – Enhanced corporate accounting and reporting (ECRA) – Technical Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quality of service delivery.
• Ensure quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status.
• Follow through on client requests in a timely fashion and manage expectations regarding the timing of deliverables and reports.
• Explain the client’s critical success factors to the engagement team.
• Work directly with onshore engagement team on a daily basis to deliver work to onshore clients.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations.
• Identify engagement and client service issues; research and benchmark client data to industry data.
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with onshore technical accounting teams to understand their accounting issues and provide research assistance on U.S. GAAP and IFRS pronouncements.
• Demonstrate knowledge on special accounting matters, new accounting pronouncements, technology‑oriented solutions driven by accounting expertise.
• Customize presentations to the acquisition’s specific attributes.
• Work on a variety of corporate finance transactions in all stages, from initial client pitches to transaction closing.
• Receive direction from the Manager, Senior Manager and Partner.
• Maintain a relationship approach with senior stakeholders, interpreting feedback on key business developments/risks and understanding the client’s marketplace in order to address their needs, while delivering one voice to the client in all communications and correspondence.
• Keep abreast of pertinent industry, regulatory and business practices, driving oversight of regulatory adherence.
• Initiate ongoing improvements by exploring, identifying, and implementing reporting, analysis, and process solutions.
• Coordinate activities between small teams on projects to deliver tasks, including providing guidance and feedback to junior team members.
• Undertake practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications.
• Contribute to business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice by providing input to EY Point of Views, development of solutions, engagement tools and enablers.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• 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).
• Coordinating with on‑shore technical accounting teams to understand their accounting issues and provide research assistance on an as‑needed basis on U.S. GAAP and IFRS 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 the following services/solutions: accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters; white paper writing; comprehensive technical accounting guidance addressing complex issues and transactions (e.g., business combination, consolidation, stock‑based compensation, revenue, leases); research and analysis on accounting issues, documenting findings and proposing solutions; preparation of financial statements including accounting policies and governance; accounting processes; audit support and governance.

Professional Experience

• Experience of working in an advisory role.
• Manage a team of 10+ people.
• Advanced skills and experience with technical accounting matters, whitepapers on significant issues such as consolidation, IFRS 15, 16, etc.
• Hands‑on consulting experience at a Big 4 or top‑tier consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 6‑10 years (post qualification) in Assurance including at least 3+ years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Interest in business and commerciality.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.