EY GDS Argentina - Assurance FAAS - Senior

As part of our EY-Assurance Team, the individual will be responsible for working closely with Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Assistant Managers, Managers and Senior Managers on client engagements across Americas and EMEIA.

The opportunity

We’re looking for an incumbent who is competent enough to provide advisory services including Accounting and regulatory support for GAAP Conversion and implementation; IPO and other public offering assistance, transaction accounting and financial reporting assistance (purchase price allocation, divestiture accounting). We’re looking for an incumbent who is competent enough to provide 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).

Your key responsibilities

• Manage quality of service delivery

• Execute the following FAAS solutions using Global service delivery framework:

• Accounting and PMO support for transactions such as purchase price accounting, divestiture/carve-out accounting, IPOs, SPACs and/or Fresh start (Bankruptcy) accounting.

• Preparation of financial statements/MD&A

• GAAP conversion

• Accounting policy and governance

• Accounting Processes

• Ensure quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status.

• Follow through on client requests in a timely fashion and manage expectations regarding the timing of deliverables and reports.

• Identify engagement and client service issues. Research and benchmark client data to industry data.

• Explain the client's critical success factors to the engagement team.

• Benchmark client data to industry data in order to make possible recommendations for improvements.

• 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 of the EY GDS FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations

• Receive direction from the manager and, Senior Managers

• Responsible for decision-making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution.

• Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good understanding of IFRS/US/UK GAAP.

• Good understanding of Indian accounting and auditing standards.

• 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

• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

• Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions (atleast three):

• Transaction accounting and reporting – IPO’s, SPACs, Carve Outs, PPA etc

• GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards

• Drafting and designing accounting policies

• Technical accounting research and advice

• Consolidation and Compilation support

• Financial statement close process support

• Audit Remediation and readiness

• Benchmarking services and market analysis

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree in Accounting.

• 2-5 years in Assurance including at least 1 years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience.

• Prior Big4 experience (preferred)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Interest in business and commerciality.

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

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.

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About EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance

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 assurance requirements.