Senior Consultant/ Assistant Manager, IFRS and Finance Advisory, FAAS - Rapid Innovation, Karachi

Assistant Manager (IFRS and Finance Function Advisory), Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Rapid Innovation, Karachi

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 team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. 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 of 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.

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The opportunity

We are expanding our MENA FAAS COE in Karachi, Pakistan, providing an opportunity to work on MENA projects and deal with MENA clients. This can provide lots of learning and development prospects as well as the chance to travel to the MENA region.

Your key responsibilities

The Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team specialises in helping clients implement changes to regulatory and financial reporting. The areas we work in include IFRS accounting advisory, finance systems implementation, IFRS conversion support, implementation of new IFRS, Internal controls, Process review and optimization and assistance with IPOs from accounting and finance perspective. 

We are currently recruiting experienced seniors and Assistant Manager in Accounting and Reporting team, who can help support our ambitious growth plans and drive forward the team in a variety of activities and deliver solutions to support our clients achieve their desired business outcomes. We are interested in hearing from candidates who possess strong IFRS and advisory experience within finance function who are keen to deliver advisory projects.

 As a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager within our Accounting and Reporting FAAS team you will specialise in IFRS and have hands on experience in delivering IFRS and financial advisory projects within finance function and assist senior management in leading engagement teams, provide valuable insight and advice to support clients to make strategic and operational decisions about their business.

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

•Minimum of five plus years of work experience in the mentioned domain at a top tier consulting firms.

•Professional accountancy qualification or in the final stage to gain one

•Good technical skills and hands on experience around accounting issues, IFRS, financial reporting, finance operating model design and development and finance transformation, business processes, finance policies and procedures.

•Exposure to finance systems architecture such as (SAP S4 Hana / Oracle), regulatory and management reporting, consolidation and EPM projects.

•Understanding of risk- based auditing and control strategies

Ideally you’ll also have

•Track record with a leading consulting firm

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. If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you.

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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