Associate - Assurance, Financial Accounting Advisory Services Core

EY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in professional services is seeking a Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Associate in Singapore. This role involves providing finance transformation consultancy and accounting advisory services to clients. Ideal candidates should have a degree in accounting or equivalent, with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in leveraging technology in finance. Opportunities for continuous learning and personal impact in a diverse culture are promised.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible tools for meaningful impact

Transformative leadership coaching

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills with financial data.
• Proficiency in financial systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and test accounting processes and controls.
• Participate in finance business process reviews.
• Provide accounting support for new standards.

Skills

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Data analytics with accounting skills

Enthusiasm for technology in finance

Good verbal and written communication

Proficiency in financial systems and software

Project management skills

Education

Pursuing a Degree in Accounting

Job description

The Opportunity:

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organisations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services.

We’re looking for a Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Associate to join our team.

You’ll assist our clients to address the accounting and finance operational and reporting challenges facing their business. You’ll be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision‑making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function.

You will join our nearly 70,000 assurance professionals and experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world‑class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your Key Responsibilities:

In your role as a FAAS Professional, you will provide finance transformation consultancy and accounting and finance advisory services encompassing:

Finance Applications, Processes and Analytics

• Support on enhancing and testing accounting processes and controls, including SOX controls
• Internal controls remediation
• Participate in finance business process reviews to identify areas of improvement in clients’ finance applications and processes
• Develop, configure, and test developed third party finance applications for clients
• Conduct data analysis and provide recommendations to improve finance processes and systems
• Assist with project management activities for large scale finance transformation projects

Enhanced Corporate Reporting and Accounting

• Provide accounting support/assistance for areas such as: Adoption of new standards, restructuring of entities, development of accounting and reporting policies, GAAP conversions

Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets

• Accounting support/assistance for due diligence transactions, such as preparation of carve out financial statements
• Post‑acquisition support such as Day 1 & Day 2 transaction support, consistency in accounting policies
• IPO readiness such as preparation of pro‑forma financial statements, process and control gap assessment

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Pursuing a Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Enthusiasm in drawing insights and trends from financial data, combining data analytics with accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Strong interest in utilizing technology to drive process improvements in finance and accounting.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing financial systems and software.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skill.

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.

Note:

• You are required to upload your latest resume and academic transcripts together with your online application.
• Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 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.

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EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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