Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will team with our stakeholders to help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability. Teams within CBS include Finance, Technology, Talent Team, Brand, Marketing and Communications, Business Development and Risk Management.

 

With a wide choice of experience offerings, you could develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to 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.

 

The opportunity

The Senior Finance Manager will serve as a business partner and advisor to key business leaders. This role will establish a trusted relationship with their clients, understanding their needs and teaming with other Finance team members to bring best-in-class analytical support, functional expertise and reporting solutions. You’ll need to ensure smooth and efficient running of the organisation in all financial and operational matters.

 

Your key responsibilities

As the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

·          Lead the month end closing process which includes data preparation, interface with service line team, issues clarification and resolution and detailed analysis of key accounts and unusual items

·          Lead the Finance department by managing a large team including Account Receivable, Account Payable, General Ledger, Treasury and Tax Planning

·          Complete detailed monthly reporting requirements, highlights risks & opportunities and propose recommendations/action plans

·          Prepare firm yearly budget and monthly rolling financial forecast in support of management and business team decision making

·          Manage financial data of engagement team’s performance indicators such as revenue, margin, WIP and account receivable aging

·          Providing advice on business issues, finance related questions, policies, procedures and proactive approach which enable the business units to reach the forecasted results

·          Responsible for system and reporting improvements besides driving efficiency in the finance department

·          To formulate and prepare documentation for SOP/Policy

 

Skills and attributes for success

·          Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·          Willingness to be hands-on and comfortable working in a partnership setting

·          Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others

·          Good written and verbal communication skills

·          Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure

·          Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

·          Proficiency in MS office applications

·          Competent with the IFRS/MFRS accounting standards and strong finance operations management experience

 

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

·          A bachelor’s degree in finance or business related fields with a Professional Qualification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA)

·          A minimum of 10 years of relevant finance related experience (3 to 5 years in a professional accounting firm preferred)

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

·          Experience in management accounting

·          Professional services industry experience

·          Experience in e-invoicing

·          Experience in project integration – SAP

 

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with the skills and attributes to succeed. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

 

 What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed. Plus, we offer:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.