Manager, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a FAAS Manager in Singapore to support financial accounting advisory services. This role involves delivering advice on technical accounting issues, managing projects, and building client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in finance, 6+ years of experience, and familiarity with accounting standards. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in audit or large organizations.
• Familiarity with US and international accounting standards.
• Experience providing assurance services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain client relationships.
• Deliver projects and ensure successful service delivery.
• Engage with practice leaders to discuss client needs.

Skills

Technical accounting advice

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in finance, commerce, or accounting

CPA or similar 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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Join Financial Accounting Advisory Services within Assurance and you will assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will 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 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.

The opportunity

The Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team works with businesses and finance teams to address the risks of accounting, financial reporting and regulatory issues. FAAS teams serve as trusted advisors, both practical and innovative, to help our clients navigate through accounting and financial reporting challenges driven by the changing economic and regulatory environment.

FAAS also provides services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies such as launching an initial public offering (IPO), and provide regulatory and reporting support in international capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

As a FAAS Manager, you’ll be a key member of the team, committed to supporting FAAS team in building and maintaining relationships with clients and other service lines in EY. You enjoy challenging the status quo and provide alternative viewpoints. Leveraging off our delivery tools and service enablers, you’ll assist to plan and execute projects and play a key role in the successful delivery of services to our clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deliver advice on technical accounting issues, cross-border transactions, regulatory and compliance matters and capital raising strategies across a range of international clients
• Produce reports and analyses on accounting issues related to capital raising strategies and regulatory matters
• Working closely with the practice leaders and executives to support the execution of account strategies
• Proactively engage in conversations with the practice leaders and executives to provide insights on potential client needs based on research of client background and industry trends
• Supporting the planning and execution of the various projects to ensure the successful delivery of service offerings to our clients
• Participating actively in talent and skills development by leveraging on internal and industry learning opportunities

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A degree, preferably in finance, commerce or accounting; a CPA or similar certification
• At least 6 years of experience in audit or in a large and dynamic organizations in or around the finance field
• Familiarity with US and international accounting standards
• Solution-oriented with “go-getter” personality
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident, independent and adaptable
• Strong organizational, project management and analytical skills
• Experience providing assurance services to clients undertaking capital raising strategies is beneficial

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience working in multicultural teams
• Involvement in accounting areas such as transaction accounting, GAAP conversions and accounting change implementation

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.