Overview
EY- Assurance – Manager
The opportunity
We’re looking for individuals who are qualified accountants with excellent leadership skills. The incumbent gets an excellent opportunity to work virtually or directly with the engagement teams across Americas and Europe, and develop knowledge of international accounting and assurance principles
Your key responsibilities
1. Support a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates
2. Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per EY methodology and in line with the engagement team’s expectations
3. Demonstrate strong understanding of EY methodology in service delivery and supporting various quality projects, such as pre-issuance reviews, assurance quality reviews, efficiency projects and others.
4. Develop and maintain productive relationships with key engagement team counterparts, such as Assurance executives based in Americas or Europe.
5. Work closely with the engagement team to transition new engagements and services to GDS Assurance while maintaining the highest levels of quality of service.
6. Proactively discuss workflow management with the engagement teams, allocating resources to the assigned work and monitoring performance against standards.
7. Monitor utilization for one’s team, budget to actuals, and other operational
8. Establish expectations regarding value to be delivered to the respective aligned GDS or engagement teams.
9. Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work for GDS Assurance. Standardize assurance processes along with leveraging best practices across one’s aligned engagements or beyond.
10. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and training.
Skills and attributes for success
1. Expert knowledge of Indian accounting and assurance standards
2. Knowledge of UK GAAP or US GAAP and International assurance standards is an added advantage.
To qualify for the role, you must have
1. Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 5-6 years of post-qualification relevant experience
2. Qualified ACCA / CPA with 7-8 years of post-qualification relevant experience
Article ship with other top or mid -tier accounting firms
3. Experience in either Mid-or top-tier accounting firm focused on external or Assurance reviews/matters or MNC or larger Indian companies, preferably within a Shared Service Environment.
4. Big 4 Firms – Indian & Global practice