IFRS Senior Consultant

Senior IFRS Finance Consultant

The opportunity

We’re looking for Consultant / Sr. Consultant with expertise in expertise in IFRS Implementation, Financial Accounting, regulatory and Reporting domain to join the global EY - Finance Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Additionally, this role requires experience and contributions in Finance Transformation, Finance technology enablement, Financial planning and Analysis and banking industry exposure in R2R, P2P, O2C, Performance Improvement initiatives through identification of potential opportunities and driving them through collaboration and direction.

Your key responsibilities

• Strong accounting skills and understands financial reports and statements, preferably working experience and industry exposure in the Banking and Capital Market Sector
• Research, assess, analyse and document financial reporting and operational requirements for one or more following standards:IFRS-17 (Insurance Contract), IFRS 16 (Leases), IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (Classification and Measurement) and IFRS 15 Contract Revenue
• Assist in identifying, developing, testing and implementing IFRS accounting operational and reporting solutions to meet financial and regulatory reporting requirements, map financial reporting processes and modify control procedures, as required.
• Provide support in documenting current processes and new IFRS requirements.
• Facilitates small to large meetings and conducts information gathering and/or training sessions as required.
• Apply understanding of current reporting processes and develop in depth understanding of IFRS requirements to provide necessary training and support to reporting financial reporting team and other finance segments groups, as required.
• Analyse current state of finance function, perform fit gap analysis, make recommendations for future state and design to be processes.
• Analyse current baseline and gaps based on leading practices, confirm the finance vision, define Finance TOM and develop roadmap for change
• Should have knowledge of activities in financial close of an organisation for month / Quarter / Annual close periods
• Translate business requirements to technical language and model (good to have)
• Good experience in Chart of accounts (CoA) design
• Managing/ supervising teams of people on project work
• Good Knowledge on ledger and sub-ledger systems; technical know-how of SAP ERP / HANA, Oracle GL, Hyperion, Blackline, Aptitude, Prophet, SAS, Moody’s (good to have)
• Bring diverse and thought-provoking perspectives, including relevant market trends, new and innovative ideas from your experience and EY points of view to explore solutions.

• Consulting experience and problem-solving skill is a good to have
• Good articulation skill is a must
• Strong Data analytics and interpretation skills
• Proficiency in English and German / French (oral and written)
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
• ble to work effectively at all levels in an organization
• Capability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others

To qualify for the role, you will have

• MBA (Finance) or Masters degree in Finance and Accounting
• 4+ years of work experience in Banking and Capital Market Sector
• Experience working on Business Finance Transformation programs
• Translate business requirements to technical language and model (good to have)
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Project co-ordination skills
• IFRS Implementation / IFRS Reporting Experience
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills is a must
• Exposure to tools like ERP, HFM, Visio, ARIS, etc.
• Open to travel (Domestic & International)

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

About EY

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• 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.

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