Assurance - FSO - FAAS Associate Partner

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.

We are the only professional services organisation who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services Assurance and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including banking and capital markets, insurance and wealth & asset management, we provide integrated consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services.

The opportunity:

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust and enduring client and stakeholder relationships by teaming with other service lines and diverse groups globally, e.g., develop multiple relationships across account and pursuits, and cross selling across the organizations when needed.
• Deliver profitable growth while focusing passionately on client key business strategies and issues, including achieve consistent pipeline and team targets.
• Provide exceptional client service to ensure a high standard in professionalism and consistency, by being connected, responsive and insightful with each other’s and with clients.
• Build EY brand and marketplace standing.
• Act as a visible role model to promote people culture and the spirit of partnership.
• Coach and develop our people and build high-performing teams.
• Identify and sell opportunities for Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) and other special services, serve as a trusted business advisor on client matters, and work effectively with varying client personalities and working styles;
• Provide creative solutions to problems, accurately scope out major projects or engagements, and develop practical plans for their completion;
• Enhance engagement economics through value-added billings, effective use of staff mixes, and the implementation of timely billing and collection strategies;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting concepts, creatively apply the knowledge to client situations, and discuss complex accounting issues with engagement team and client management;
• Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks (GAAP, IFRS and/or US GAAP) and in related financial reporting matters;

Requirements:

• At least 15 years’ experience of building, managing, and leading a team with proven record
• In-depth understanding of the marketplace, as well as industry trends and issues that will create opportunities to add value to the client’s business, with specialized knowledge and extensive project experience in one or more segmental areas.
• Passion, accurate business sense, strong interpersonal skills and excellent leadership ability.
• At least 15 years of solid experience in reputable international accounting/consulting firms or financial institutions with in-depth knowledge of financial accounting
• Good influencing skills and stakeholder relationship management skills, advanced conflict management/resolution skills and project coordination experience
• Strong report-writing skills, with ability to create and organize varying forms of business information while developing it into clear, meaningful, professional reports and presentations

What working at EY offers

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• A variety of roles and client experiences, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple client projects solving complex problems across financial services
• 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

EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.