Consultant - Assurance - National - ASU - CCaSS - CCaSS Services - Bangalore

Requisition Id: 1687890

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity : Consultant-National-Assurance-ASU - CCaSS - CCaSS Services - Bangalore

National :

National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

ASU - CCaSS - CCaSS Services :

Assurance’s purpose is to inspire confidence and trust to enable a complex world to work. We do so by protecting and serving the public interest, promoting transparency, supporting investor confidence and economic growth and nurturing talent to provide future business leaders . We help clients by : 

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards 

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and 

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders. 

Our Service Offerings include External Audit,  Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) , IFRS & US GAAP conversion , IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• About the Role The CSR Advisory serves clients at all stages of their journey- from nascent CSR entities beginning to frame their social impact vision, to mature foundations and long-standing programs creating powerful ecosystem-level change. The consultant role invites applications from professionals with experience in program evaluations, research- skilled in statistical research and communications, and a strong communications profile. You will be involved in: 1. Formulating research proposals and notes, including developing appropriate research questions, research designs, theoretical approaches, frameworks, methodologies, and sample size calculations. 2. Conducting ethically sound, participatory field research. 3. Conducting statistically robust quantitative and qualitative analysis using computer assisted tools. 4. Making strategic recommendations to improve program outcomes and efficiency. 5. Writing reports and creating impact/strategy decks. Skills Required: 1. Strong understanding of Program Evaluations, Monitoring, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Systems. 2. Client centricity and ability to translate data into strategic decisions. 3. Comfort with analyzing and extracting data from publicly available databases including NSSO, NFHS, Census, etc. 4. Strong understanding of econometric tools & analysis- including sample size calculations, correlations, regressions, OLS, and hypothesis testing- and strong understanding of micro- and macro-economic trends. 5. Deep sectoral understanding of India’s rural ecosystem and participatory field research methodologies. 6. Familiarity with research approaches, designs, and methodologies across baseline, midline, endline, and process evaluations. 7. High proficiency in MS Office- especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 8. Strong academic written and oral communication skills; comfort with versatile forms of writing including reports, white papers, and policy memos. Added Advantage 1. Knowledge of qualitative data approaches and analysis using CAQDAS tools such as Atlas.ti/NVivo. 2. Knowledge of GIS tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS and data visualization tools such as Tableau.

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

• "Graduation/Masters in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Work, or other Social Sciences, or in any field relevant to development assistance", Data Science professionals with a strong understanding of Social Impact Programs may also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of progressively responsible work experience across sectors such as education, health, food security & nutrition, poverty & livelihood, etc., within consulting firms, think tanks, or multilateral organizations.
• Minimum 3 or more years of experience in program evaluations, research studies, and analytical work using modern analytical software (R/Python/Google Colab/Stata/SPSS/Atlas.ti/NVivo).

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game-changers, disruptors, and visionaries. As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities.

EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing.

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

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