Manager - Core Assurance - Chennai
OBU BSc Applied Accounting (ACCA)
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time

This role is applicable for ACCA Affiliates & Members only. A background in the Non-financial Services Industry is a must.
Location: Chennai.
EY- Assurance – Manager
As part of our EY-Assurance Team, you would be the main point of contact from GDS for the tasks assigned by the global client serving assurance teams and be responsible for the timeliness and quality of deliverables along with managing day to day operations of those engagements.
The opportunity
We’re looking for individuals who are qualified accountants with excellent leadership skills
The incumbent gets an excellent opportunity to work virtually or directly with the engagement teams across Americas and Europe, and develop knowledge of international accounting and assurance principles
Your Key Responsibilities
Location: Chennai.
EY- Assurance – Manager
As part of our EY-Assurance Team, you would be the main point of contact from GDS for the tasks assigned by the global client serving assurance teams and be responsible for the timeliness and quality of deliverables along with managing day to day operations of those engagements.
The opportunity
We’re looking for individuals who are qualified accountants with excellent leadership skills
The incumbent gets an excellent opportunity to work virtually or directly with the engagement teams across Americas and Europe, and develop knowledge of international accounting and assurance principles
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates
- Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per EY methodology and in line with the engagement team’s expectations
- 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.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with key engagement team counterparts, such as Assurance executives based in Americas or Europe.
- Develop an understanding of EY Risk Management procedures and ensure that these are embedded into the engagement team’s work.
- Work closely with the engagement team to transition new engagements and services to GDS Assurance while maintaining the highest levels of quality of service.
- 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.
- Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with GDS and engagement teams.
- Establish expectations regarding value to be delivered to the respective aligned GDS or
- engagement teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work for GDS Assurance.
- Standardize assurance processes along with leveraging best practices across one’s aligned engagements or beyond.
- Help team members grow by encouraging them to actively contribute to the team.
- Lead by example, delegate work successfully and develop and maintain high performing teams.
- Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and training.
- Use technology and tools to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
- Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team’s skills.
- Actively participate in organizational initiatives, such as recruitment, diversity and inclusiveness, trainings, and others
- Expert knowledge of Indian accounting and assurance standards
- Knowledge of UK GAAP or US GAAP and International assurance standards is an added advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills
- Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills
- Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and live EY values.
- The ability to quickly form strong working relationship with colleagues in India and global teams.
- ACCA Members with 5 years of post-qualification experience and/or ACCA Affiliates with a minimum 7 years of experience can also apply.
- Experience in the Non-financial Services Industry is a must.
- Knowledge of UK GAAP or US GAAP and International assurance standards is an added advantage
- Experience in either
- Mid-or top-tier accounting firm focused on external or Assurance reviews / matters
- MNC or larger Indian companies, preferably within a Shared Service Environment.
- Big 4 Firms - Indian & Global practice
- Proficiency in MS – Excel, MS – Office.
- Interest in business and commerciality.
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