Controlling_Accounting Operations Supervising Associate

The opportunity

The Finance Controlling team is seeking for a strong financial accountant to support the EY Oceania organization. Controlling is one of the central finance teams within Oceania. The role provides support to the Oceania Accounting Operations Lead on interpretation of financial information, preparation of reconciliations and financial statements, reporting and ad hoc analysis and investigations. You will work closely with other members of the Oceania Finance team.

This role will establish a trusted relationship with their client, understanding their needs and teaming with other Finance team members to bring best in class analytical support, functional expertise and reporting solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Balance sheet reconciliations preparation for AU, NZ and PNG Entities
• Payroll related activities including, but not limited to, payroll balance sheet reconciliations, bonus accrual reconciliations and identifying and actioning any variances with the Oceania Payroll team
• Preparation and distribution of monthly payroll reports to the service line finance teams.
• Fixed Asset Register maintenance, reconciliation and depreciation reports, including completion of monthly checklist
• Month End closure activities including journal posting, reporting and reconciliations
• Weekly processing of journals and invoices in relation to our Oceania contractors (Gignow) and building relationships with our third party provider (CXC)
• Support during year end close process and internal/external audits as needed
• Support in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements on an individual entity level
• Develop back up plan and focus on cross training the team
• Support in identifying and implementing process improvement ideas
• Training new hires and maintaining SOP documents
• Trouble shooting and query management, including responding to requests and queries from the finance teams and broader business as needed

• Ensuring adequate internal control procedures are in place
• Regular client and stakeholder connects
• Driving exceptional client service
• Create and develop an environment to help and motivate the team members to optimize their performance and professional growth
• Mentor team members and provide direction/ guidance to them

Skills and attributes for success

• Possess statistical or data driven and problem-solving skills
• Have sound understanding of accounting concepts
• IFRS knowledge is desirable
• Good judgement skills
• Effective delegation, multitasking and attention to details
• Understand financial reporting goals and basic process flow
• Ability to understand numbers and arrive at inferences
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to teach the juniors

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 6-8 years experience in financial reporting and other accounting processes.
• CA or ACCA (or country equivalent) either partially or fully completed
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS office tools – predominantly Excel and Power point
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal; strong presentation and client advisory skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Exposure to Power BI, SQL or any other visualization tools

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 F&A 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.