AM/Manager - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Big4 - CA

Job description

- Manage / execute FAAS projects, develop and implement solutions (see above)

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

- Coach junior team members, encourage technical excellence and learning

- Integrate with service lines on multi-disciplinary projects

- Contribute to thought leadership and participate in marketing activities

Skills required

- CA qualified (or equivalent e.g. CPA/ICAEW/ACCA)

- Good academic record (1st/2nd time passes for ICAI or equivalent)

- 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. In applicants at Senior Manager and above, a strong track record of business development is expected

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;

- Strong project management skills

- Excellent communication skills