Senior Consultant - Financial Accounting Advisory, Pakistan, RI

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a larger team that provides insight and services that build a stronger and more efficient finance function.

At EY you will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all 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 objective of our advisory services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract. You will be responsible for executing client related engagements.

The role will be based in our Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad) and will support client engagements across the MENA region.

We’re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for effectively engaging with clients and executing engagements under the supervision of Managers/Partners. You will be engaged in Client Engagements primarily in either of the following areas:

• Business Risk services like Enterprise Risk management (ERM), Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), Compliance risk and regulatory services, Business Process Management, policies and procedures, corporate governance etc.
• Quantitative modelling (including IFRS) and other related solutions.
• Corporate Treasury advisory
• Digital banking advisory
  
  

Moreover, you will assist Managers with business development proposals on existing / new clients along with driving innovation in service delivery; ensure delivery is in line with firm’s Quality and Risk management requirements/expectations. Further, you will be responsible to assist Managers in developing/refreshing methodologies related to our existing/new solutions. You must contribute to various firm wide initiatives like learning and development (L&D) programmes, campus recruitment, knowledge sharing, practice development and growth under guidance of Managers.

You also must take up project execution responsibility in a team or individually as per requirements and work plan, review work done by sub-ordinates (if any) and provide qualitative inputs before submission of deliverables to seniors/client due to sensitive information towards EY code of conduct, values, and quality standards.

Skills And Attributes For Success

Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance and Accounting
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or MBA in Finance.
• At least five years of relevant experience in a similar role. Big4 firm experience is advantageous.
• Candidates having experience and expertise in EITHER of the following:
• Experience in implementing ERM including hands on with all related documentation, maintaining risk frameworks, risk reporting, etc.
• ICFR implementation (particularly in banks), corporate governance, policies and procedures etc.
• ICFR experience in FS – candidates having Internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) / COSO experience in banking sector
• Quantitative modelling (including IFRS 9 etc.) – candidates having experience with financial and statistical modelling, forecasting, valuations etc.
• Financial Services – candidates who have worked in banks, insurance, mutual funds etc.
• Corporate treasury – candidates who have worked in the treasury department of companies/banks, understanding of cash & liquidity management, financial risk management, Treasury accounting and technology
• Digital banking – Candidates who have worked in digital banks or were involved in establishing digital banks
• The ability, and willingness to travel within the Middle East as per the project requirements
• Flexibility to work in teams with diverse background
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and writing).
  
  

What We Look For

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
  
  

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

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