Associate - Business Consulting, Finance

EY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking an Associate for its Business Consulting Finance team. The successful candidate will contribute to driving the Finance agenda, supporting process optimization and automation efforts. Key responsibilities include data gathering, process analysis, and development of strategies for CFO offices. A relevant degree and proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office are essential. This role offers continuous learning opportunities and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Business, Banking & Finance or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of ERP systems related to major Finance processes.
• Excellent English communication skills; additional local languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather data to understand current-state processes through interviews.
• Analyze and optimize Finance processes, including technology.
• Support automation of Finance processes using RPA, AI, and ML.

Skills

Degree in Accountancy, Business, Banking & Finance

Knowledge of ERP systems

Excellent written and communication skills in English

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Degree relevant to Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Your Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to make your mark on the Finance Business Consulting area in the context of an international firm, working cross borders. We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities - we are committed to help you achieve a balanced lifestyle. We will offer you a friendly, yet challenging environment and you will benefit from on-going trainings and an international network that is full of challenges and opportunities. We will give you the opportunity to increase your level of autonomy and responsibility in a short period of time by involving you in challenging projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Associate within our Business Consulting Finance team, you will help to drive our Finance agenda forward and you will play an important role in shaping following selected areas:

• Provide support in gathering data and information to understand the current-state processes through interviews and process walkthroughs with the client counterparts.
• Analyze, understand, optimize and/or (re-)design end-to-end Finance processes, including technology used.
• Prepare and support the automation of Finance processes using Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Conduct research and collection of relevant information and knowledge from our internal resources to provide value-adding recommendations.
• Describe Finance Policies and improve Finance Data & Standards and work towards implementation of enhancements within Finance Performance Management.
• Support determining the (digital) Finance strategy, designing the Finance Operating Model and setting up the Finance Governance to arm CFO offices for the future Finance Function.
• Assist Managers/Senior Managers/Directors and Partners in proposal development.
• Attend and participate in internal Finance related trainings as well as completing required and assigned web-based learnings in order to keep pace with development within Finance area.
• Develop positive relationship with peers, supervisors and counselors who can provide advice and support.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Degree in Accountancy, Business, Banking & Finance or any relevant discipline.
• Desirable to have a knowledge with ERP systems and functionalities, as it relates to major Finance business processes such as order to cash, procure to pay, and record to report.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills in English (additional local language skills are considered an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially in Excel and PowerPoint).

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.
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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