Job description

Primary responsibilities

Support a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of Assistant Managers,

Seniors and Associates

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Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per EY methodology
and in line with the engagement team’s expectations

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Demonstrate strong understanding of EY methodology in service delivery and

supporting various quality projects, such as pre-issuance reviews, assurance
quality reviews, efficiency projects and others

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Develop and maintain productive relationships with key engagement team

counterparts, such as Assurance executives based in Americas or Europe

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Develop an understanding of EY Risk Management procedures, and ensure

that these are embedded into the engagement team’s work

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Work closely with the engagement team to transition new engagements and
services to GDS Assurance while maintaining the highest levels of quality of
service

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Proactively discuss work flow management with the engagement teams,

allocating resources to the assigned work and monitoring performance against
standards. Monitor utilization for one’s team, budget to actuals, and other
operational matters

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Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when

dealing with GDS and engagement teams

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Establish expectations regarding value to be delivered to the respective aligned

GDS or engagement teams

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Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work for GDS Assurance

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Standardize assurance processes along with leveraging best practices across

one’s aligned engagements or beyond

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Help team members grow by encouraging them to actively contribute to the

team

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Lead by example, delegate work successfully and develop and maintain high
performing teams

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Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and

training.

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Use technology and tools to continually learn, share knowledge with team
members, and enhance service delivery

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Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the

team’s skills
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Actively participate in organizational initiatives, such as recruitment, diversity

and inclusiveness, trainings, and others.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Expert knowledge of Indian accounting and assurance standards or knowledge

of IFRS

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Knowledge of UKGAAP or US GAAP and International assurance standards is

an added advantage

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

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Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills

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Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills

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Ability to spread positive work culture and teaming and live EY values

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Ability to quickly form strong working relationship with colleagues within

Indian and global teams

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 Qualified chartered accountant (ICAI, CPA or ACCA)

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Internship with other top or mid-tier accounting firm

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5 to 10 years of post-qualification experience with either a mid or top-tier

accounting firm, focused on external or statutory assurance matters for an
MNC or a large Indian company, preferably within a shared services
environment