AM - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - CA - Big4

FAAS solutions are provided by a senior team - generally, manager and above - with strong financial reporting skills, in-depth sector knowledge, and an advisory mindset.

FAAS is a small and fast-growing team with excellent exposure to the firm's key clients, and gives excellent growth opportunities for the right candidates.

FAAS solutions include:

GAAP conversions

Conversion of financial statements from IGAAP to Ind-AS

Reverse conversion for overseas acquisition (IFRS to IGAAP).

Consolidation implementation & accounting manuals

Accounting support for client when selecting new consolidation system - for example, elimination entries required or multi-currency reporting

Preparation of accounting manual for group with multiple entities/jurisdictions - IGAAP or IFRS

Transaction support and financial reporting

- IFRS impact assessment for cross-border acquisition

- EBITDA impact of acquisition

- Carve-out and demerger accounting

- Accounting policy alignment - pre- or post-acquisition

Tax and tax reporting

- Accounting solutions (IGAAP and IFRS) related to tax planning/structuring

IPO preparedness

- Overall assessment of company's readiness from financial reporting/governance perspective for IPO process

- Project manage production of financial information for IPO process

IFRS training, ad-hoc support and on-call services

- Accounting support for new business models

- Tailored training programme for specific company/industry

- White paper/accounting advice on specific transactions

Job description

- Manage / execute FAAS projects, develop and implement solutions

- Identify and develop business opportunities; manage accounts (depending on level)

- Coach junior team members, encourage technical excellence and learning

- Integrate with the client's service lines on multi-disciplinary projects

- Contribute to thought leadership and participate in marketing activities

Skills required

- CA qualified

- Strong IGAAP and/or IFRS and/or US GAAP financial reporting experience in complex/large companies, most likely in Big 4 audit/advisory/transaction vertical or MNC finance/M&A environment

- Ability to explain complex accounting and financial reporting issues simply

- Advisory mindset, ability to develop solutions for the client with support from technical subject matter experts

- Business development skills and aptitude, depending on level.

- Specific financial reporting experience in at least one of the following:

Transactions (acquisitions, carve outs, demergers, restructuring)

Preparation for IPO including listing rules in India/UK/US

Complex consolidation structure in an MNC environment including implementation of ERP/consolidation IT system

Tax planning and complex structures

Developing and delivering technical training

Specific financial reporting topics: revenue recognition; financial instruments; off-balance sheet financing; consolidation and SPEs; banking; insurance;

Experience (Post Qualification) -3-5 years Preferably in Big 4s or top CA firms