Location: Dublin 2
Date: Jan 3, 2025
Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Finance Optimisation - Director
General Information
Location: Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Business Area: UKI Assurance
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
The Team and the opportunity
We have an exciting Director role available in EY’s market-leading Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team, working with some of the largest multinational and Irish companies. This role affords you the opportunity to work extensively with all of EY’s sub-services lines, including advisory, assurance and tax.
Specifically, within FAAS, we are looking to recruit into our Finance Advisory & Process Improvement competency. You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements.
FAAS are the trusted business advisors to our client’s finance and reporting organisations, providing practical support and end-to-end business solutions in the areas of financial reporting, accounting and business transactions and financial control. Our core service offerings include:
* Accounting and Reporting Services
* Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets Services
* Finance Processes, Internal Controls and Analytics Services
* Treasury and Finance Support Services
Your key responsibilities
* Growing the finance optimisation business by actively pursuing new business opportunities, client contacts and areas of growth;
* Networking & representing the FAAS practice at events, client seminars and similar;
* Leading the day to day delivery on client engagement projects to maintain quality and exceptional service delivery;
* Client management and liaison with senior client stakeholders to build strong working relationships;
* Managing performance of junior team members through coaching, mentoring and providing constructive feedback;
* Liaison with other EY teams and Service lines to ensure seamless solutions to our clients;
* Keeping engagement leaders updated on progress and bringing to their attention any issues with proposed solutions;
* Leading consultations and research in line with agreed engagement execution plans;
* Preparation of high-quality client deliverables including technical accounting analysis papers, GAAP compliant financial statements, project reports, and accounting policies documentation;
* Presentation of results to senior team members or clients in a clear and concise manner;
* Development of our talent pool through training, counselling, mentoring, and promoting general wellbeing.
Skills and attributes for success
We are looking for highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for innovation and strong attention to detail.
To qualify for the role, you must have
* Accountancy qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / CA or Equivalent).
* A minimum of 10 years post qualified experience.
* Deep understanding of IFRS and FRS 102.
* Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge.
* Experience in finance process optimisation, including controls and ideally experience in the adoption of technology tools or automations.
Ideally, you will also have
* US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
* Proven ability and interest in business development & networking.
* Proven ability to work on complex accounting issues and articulate advice in written deliverables.
* Proven experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on engagements.
* Good working knowledge of finance governance and reporting, finance operations, processes and internal controls.
* Industry experience and demonstrated commercial awareness.
What we look for
We are looking for leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package, support for flexible working and career development. Our benefits include:
* Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
* Hybrid Working
* Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
* Web Doctor
* Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
* Free Gym Membership
* Travel Pass
* Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
* Tech MBA paid by EY
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using our expertise to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to fostering an environment where all differences are valued and respected. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation and delivering the best solutions for our clients.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
Apply now.
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