Job Description 

Associate, FAAS – EY GDS Assurance

Who we are:

 

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders.  In
so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.              

About EY’s Global Delivery Services (“GDS”):

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance practice supports global EY client–serving teams with their reviews across industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing and technology, among others.  Through  the  right  multidisciplinary  team  of  professionals  with  the  sector  knowledge                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and subject matter expertise, EY GDS Assurance enables EY client teams in over 30 countries to                                                                                                        help world’s leading companies meet their audit requirements.   

    

Job Description:    

Financial  Accounting  Advisory  Services  (FAAS)  professionals  provides  advisory  services  including Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters; accounting processes and controls support (remediation, long-term contract accounting and cost accounting); GAAP Conversion and implementation;  IPO  and  other  public  offering  assistance  and  transaction  accounting  and  financial reporting assistance (purchase price allocation). 

The Associate should have sufficient amount of experience in Financial Accounting Advisory Services. The person is also expected to display strong technical knowledge in IFRS, US/UK GAAP.   

Key Responsibilities include:

Assist in the following FAAS solutions using Global service delivery framework: 

Financial Accounting and Reporting Excellence  Accounting Processes  Regulation, Governance and Financing  Receive direction from the Senior, Manager, Senior Manager and Partner and ensure high quality in delivering client service by executing daily tasks and informing supervisors of  engagement status. Follow through on client requests in a timely fashion and assist in managing client expectations regarding the timing of deliverables and reports.  Assist in research and benchmark client data with respect to industry data.  Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.  Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g. guidelines covered in the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations. 

 

Skills & Attributes for Success:

 

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)  Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience  Basic understanding of IFRS or US GAAP, Accounting and assurance concepts

 

 

Good academic background Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and technical writing skills  Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including

regulations, industry practices and new technologies 

Proficient in MS Office and Outlook  Team player with strong logical reasoning skills, and the ability to be flexible, multi-task and work under pressure Commitment to continuous learning and proactively implementing new processes