GFH_Assistant Director_Assistant Director

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:


The incumbent is responsible for leading a team of 10-12 Senior Analysts & Supervisors; monitor day to day operations related to EY Finance, possess complete knowledge of managing core finance function, act as an account manager & a consultant to the Finance controllers. 


YOUR CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Responsible for meeting agreed Service Level  Agreements (SLA) on Turn Around Time (TAT) & accuracy
·  Review and delivery of high level reports to EYG Leadership on a regular/ ad-hoc basis
·  Effectively manage escalations
·  Develop back up plan and focus on cross training the team
·  Own & review of EY books of accounts
·  Act as a finance consultant to Finance controllers/ clients to maintain the accounts
·  Ensure delivery of monthly reporting packs to key stake holders
·  Manage expectation, variance analysis and explanation to clients
·  Manage, develop and implement the aspects of quality compliance and accuracy attributes
·  Review the existing quality processes and procedures and provide suggestions for improvement in business processes for efficient functioning
·  Work on internal projects and drive the team to deliver goods on those projects
·  Manage the department and ensure that the team consistently delivers quality results
·  Confer with clients to discuss and resolve matters such as complaints and implementation problems
·  Interact with customers and clients to understand requirements, set expectations, address concerns, and discuss them with senior leadership
·  Plan, organize and direct transition activities
·  Manage and ensure effective transition of process by scheduling project inputs, assigning resources and responsibilities

YOUR PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Manager and team leader you will

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Carry out appraisals and be responsible for counselling & mentoring of subordinates

·  Plan timely training for respective departments to maintain and improve skills of team members
·  Work with supervisors to understand the team’s concerns and resolve them
·  Delegate tasks appropriately and develop Supervisors and others to move to next level
·  Work under pressure, managing absenteeism, attrition and people issues
·  Handle internal escalation as well as escalation from other teams in Global Shared Services regarding people issues or client issues.
·  Providing effective solutions and guiding team members on various Functional issues
·  Ensure the career development plan for each team member is adhered

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Business acumen and process insights

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Ability to learn and demonstrates expert knowledge of EY financial priorities, processes, budgeting and accounting cycle

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Ability to learn and hold deep understanding of Next Wave, financial objectives and plans

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Ability to learn and demonstrate strong awareness of all major EY initiatives and their impacts on SL financial performance

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Operates successfully on controlling and accounting engagements crossing multiple sub-functions within Finance team

Strategic thinking and continuous improvement

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Demonstrate executive presence while discussing, refining and finalizing issue definitions with decision-makers, where necessary achieving consensus between differing viewpoints.

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Define business problems and apply structured approach to gather data and conduct financial analysis that drives strategic decision making

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Lead the storyboarding to explain complex issues and present solution options and implications simply and clearly

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Help transform data effectively and efficiently into meaningful insights that underpin the strategic objectives of the Accounting organisation

Leadership and coaching:

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Able to work in a self-sufficient manner, controlling activities across multiple entities and priorities

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A successful track record of implementing and leading key business change initiatives

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Demonstrates the ability to challenge assumptions and decisions in an appropriate manner

Client focused:

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Drives interactions that build trust

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Ability to operate and influence at a Global level, across cultures and locations

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Operate effectively in a matrix management structure

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Collaborates and teams with finance colleagues and other functions to enhance service to clients, and to leverage leading practices.

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Able to embed ECS (Exceptional Client Service)

Job requirements

 To qualify, candidates must have:

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A professional accountant qualification (Chartered Accountant) – preferable not mandatory 13+ years post qualification experience of working at similar position and dealing with senior leadership level

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Experience of working in a variety of finance roles is highly desirable

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Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary

 

 

About EY

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