GDS Assurance - FAAS - Senior 2

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS is seeking a Senior/AM to support Enhanced Corporate Accounting and Reporting (ECRA) within FAAS. You will ensure timely, high-quality deliverables, apply complex accounting standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to serve clients globally.

The role requires strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, experience in technical accounting advisory, and excellent communication skills. Travel may be required as part of client engagement and practice development.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
• 3–6 years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge
• Willingness to travel on短 notice and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage quality of service delivery to clients
• Direct daily progress of fieldwork and inform engagement supervisors
• Apply independent professional judgment to accounting standards
• Lead client workshops and prepare underlying materials
• Coordinate small teams and provide guidance to junior members
• Develop thought leadership and contribute to firm initiatives
• Build internal and external networks to grow EY accounts
• Evaluate processes and optimize delivery with innovative approaches

Skills

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting advisory

Excel/PowerPoint

Client relationship mgmt

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA / ACCA

3–6 years post-qualification experience

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 – Senior/AM – Enhanced corporate accounting and reporting (ECRA) – Technical Accounting:

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda. Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom. Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service. Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services. Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for incumbents who is responsible for the timeliness and quality of the work as per project requirements for our FAAS team and possess strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge. The role requires prior experience and knowledge of advisory services including accounting and regulatory support for GAAP conversion, implementation, and related services.

Your 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.
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., guidelines of the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations.
• Preparation of underlying materials as well as leading/participation in client workshops.
• Co‑ordinating activities between small teams on projects to deliver tasks, including providing guidance and feedback to junior team members.
• Undertaking practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership pieces, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications.
• Developing strong internal and external networks for long term relationships, managing EY accounts and to bring all EY to clients.
• Driving innovation by creating an environment that encourages innovation and being a leader in this area by implementing new and improved ways of working, delivery models and / or technological advancements.
• Establishing and managing effective working relationships with peer‑level clients as part of project delivery roles.
• Responsible for decision‑making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution.
• Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP and International auditing standards
• Technical accounting advisory on complex topics (e.g. Revenue Recognition, Leases, business combinations, consolidation, shared based payments, financial instruments including debt/equity etc.)
• 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
• Confident and comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity in a project environment
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of delivery
• Instil a positive team mentality, even when under pressure, by treating their colleagues well and creating an inclusive culture
• Extremely comfortable and confident around senior stakeholders, internally and externally
• Extremely comfortable with Excel and PowerPoint. Much of our work involves detailed analysis so it is critical you can work with these tools
• Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions:
  • Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters
  • White paper writing skills
  • Provide comprehensive technical accounting guidance to clients, addressing complex issues and transactions. (Business Combination, consolidation, stock based compensation, revenue, leases accounting, etc)
  • Conduct 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

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
• 3-6 years of relevant post qualification experience

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast‑moving environment
• An opportunity to be part of a market‑leading, multi‑disciplinary team of 7200 + professionals, in the only integrated global assurance business worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with EY GDS Assurance practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Our Commitment

Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.

Professional Development: From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting‑edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

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

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