FAAS-Senior Manager

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. 

EY GDS FAAS (Controllership Transformation) – Senior Manager

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.

The opportunity

Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provide advisory services including Accounting and regulatory support for accounting change and special matters; accounting processes and controls support.

Within EY FAAS practice, the Finance Transformation Experts team build and develop client relationship with our regional stakeholders. We are part of an integrated global network of professionals who develop, design and optimise client service business processes for efficiency and high performance. We leverage and improve various frameworks, methodologies, solutions specific to our offerings and articulate presentations that communicate proposals, strategies, plans and outcomes.

Your key responsibilities

• Technical Delivery and Subject Matter Expertise -
  • The primary focus of the role is using deep techno functional knowledge to drive SAP finance platform implementation in any or all record to report areas. The role is focused on hands on technology implementation (functional side
  • Deep end to end techno functional knowledge on SAP finance platform (SAP FI,CO, COPA, Closing Cockpit, SAP BPC, SAP Group Reporting, SAP FI/CO integration with SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP PP) transforming record to report process areas of

• Revenue Recognition
  • Accruals
  • Intercompany Reconciliation
  • Manual Journal Entries and Automation4
  • Asset Accounting
  • Chart of Accounts & Accounting Master Data
  • Account Reconciliation (e.g., Cash & Bank, Sales)
  • Subledger Accounting
  • Consolidation
  • Financial Statement Preparation and Filing
  • Notes and Disclosures
  • Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Profitability Analysis
  • Provide Subject matter expertise & lead delivery teams in SAP Led Record to report transformation/Implementation in process areas mentioned above.
  • Certification and/or 4 Years end to end implementation experience of SAP ECC FI/CO, SAP S/4 HANA FI/CO/COPA/Central Finance.
  • Deep techno-functional knowledge of SAP finance platform/solution integration with AI based technologies. Hands on experience of designing AI solution for record to report areas based on SAP platform.
  • Intensive knowledge of consolidation process and how consolidation data structure is set up & how consolidation process runs in leading consolidation tool like SAP Group Reporting, SAP BPC & how operational chart of accounts are mapped to Group Chart of Accounts in BPC or FS Items in SAP Group Reporting
  • Knowledge of SAP Accrual engine, SAP RAR.
  • Lead delivery teams or workstream in large projects for a one or more solution areas.
  • Solid knowledge of AI solutions availability & applicability in record to report area. Knowledge & experience of AI solutions development in record to report area is preferred.

Business Development & Solution Development -

• Lead pursuit teams to understand client problem statements & formulate that in solutions
• Lead developing client specific solutions for the engagement team
• Lead proposal development or lead proposal teams
• Lead collaboration with market teams to develop relationship and drive business growth for EY
• Collaborate cross service lines to ensure smooth execution of the project.
• Lead development of internal capability development and lead training sessions to coach internal teams to develop capability
• Lead operational initiatives within the practice areas.
• Directly manage team of 5-8 FTEs in one or more solution areas.
• Develop people through coaching, motivation & guided training
• Develop career path & have career conversations with seniors to keep them engaged.

Skills and attributes for success

• Subject Matter and Technical Skills -
  • Deep end to end techno functional knowledge on SAP finance platform (SAP FI,CO, COPA, Closing Cockpit, SAP BPC, SAP Group Reporting, SAP FI/CO integration with SAP MM, SAP SD, SAP PP) transforming record to report process areas of i) Revenue Recognition ii) Accurals iii) Intercompany reconciliation iv) Manual Journal Entries & their automation v) Asset Accounting vi) Chart of Accounts & Accounting Master Data vii) Account reconciliation in the areas of cash & bank, sales, etc viii) Sub ledger accounting ix) Consolidation process x) Production & filing of financial statements xi) Notes & disclosures to accounts. Xii) Cost Accounting & Inventory xiii) Profitability Analysis
  • Certification and/or 4 end to end implementation experience of SAP ECC FI/CO, SAP S/4 HANA FI/CO/COPA/Central Finance.
  • Deep techno-functional knowledge of SAP finance platform/solution integration with AI based technologies. Hands on experience of designing AI solution for record to report areas based on SAP platform.
  • Intensive knowledge of consolidation process and how consolidation data structure is set up & how consolidation process runs in leading consolidation tool like SAP Group Reporting, SAP BPC & how operational chart of accounts are mapped to Group Chart of Accounts in BPC or FS Items in SAP Group Reporting
  • Knowledge of SAP Accrual engine, SAP RAR.
  • Solid knowledge of AI solutions availability & applicability in record to report area. Knowledge & experience of AI solutions development in record to report area is preferred.

• Business Skills and Knowledge –
  • Strong business development skills
  • Very strong solution conceptualization/ideation skill
  • Strong solution/product build skills
  • Strong project management skills

• Human Skills –
  • Excellent written & oral communication & articulation
  • Flexible work attitude
  • Proven ability to lead diverse team over multiple geographies
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Ability to comprehend complexity quickly & apply solutions
  • Comfort in dealing with ambiguity
  • Strong entrepreneurial skills in terms of ownership of problem & solutions
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure and deliver results
  • Willingness to travel for short or long duration at short notice

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 10-15 Years of relevant consulting experience in record to report transformation (not Industry user experience)
• Experience of working with international clients preferred
• Experience with previous multinational consulting firms or Big4 firms

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• 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

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