About Organisation:

Ernst & Young Global Limited, trade name EY, is a multinational professional services partnership headquartered in London, England. EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. Along with Deloitte, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, it is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms

Job Summary: We are looking for Financial and Sustainability Reporting Specialists to join our Corporate Reporting Services and Financial Accounting and Advisory teams. As a member of the team, you’ll make a technical contribution to client engagements and internal projects. You’ll actively establish internal and external relationships and identify and escalate potential business opportunities for the Firm. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you’ll escalate issues as appropriate. You’ll ensure that the work delivered to clients is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate expertise in relevant accounting frameworks (IFRS Accounting Standards, ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards, INPAS and IPSAS).
• Provide technical accounting and financial reporting support to clients and internal teams as a financial and sustainability reporting subject matter specialist.
• Drive implementation of new financial and sustainability reporting standards.
• Keep up to date with changes to financial and sustainability reporting standards.
• Perform pre-issuance review of financial statements and sustainability reports.
• Compile financial statements and sustainability reports.
• Be a member of our Professional Practice Group as a financial and sustainability reporting specialist.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• First Class or Second Class – upper bachelor’s degree in commerce, accounting, or any STEM degree
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Full or part professional qualification (CPA, ACCA or other recognised qualification).
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards will be an added advantage
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar or related role or otherwise demonstrate ability and interest to quickly learn and handle complex technical financial and sustainability reporting matters.
• Interest and enthusiasm in financial and sustainability reporting.
• Understanding of technical developments and willingness to share knowledge with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to understand unique business scenarios and applying financial and sustainability reporting standards in due consideration of those unique aspects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.

What we are looking for:

• We are looking for appropriately qualified and talented people with the following attributes:
• An agile, growth-oriented mindset: What you know matters, but the right mindset is just as important in determining success.
• We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with the rapidly changing world.
• Curiosity and purpose driven mind: We are looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that shape the future.
• Inclusivity: We are looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusivity to build safety and trust.

What is in it for you:

• Acceleration of your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broadening of horizons by working in highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborating with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• The opportunity to bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Development of personal purpose which will help create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society, shaping the future with confidence, together.
• Opportunity to learn businesses in multiple sectors and geographies.