Manager, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

Ernst & Young Solutions LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Singapore is seeking a FAAS Manager to assist clients with accounting and financial reporting challenges. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience in audit or finance, a relevant degree, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role focuses on delivering advisory on regulatory compliance and capital raising strategies, contributing to a better working world.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support FAAS team in building client relationships.
• Deliver advice on technical accounting issues.
• Engage with practice leaders for client needs insights.

Skills

Technical accounting issue advice

Cross-border transaction knowledge

Regulatory compliance expertise

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

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. 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.

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. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because your professional development is important to us and we are fully committed to helping you realise your potential.

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
• Excellent verbal/written communication
• 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

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