Hiring for Senior Manager at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Full Time

Job Description

Requisition ID – 890604
Senior Manager ACR LI The opportunity
EY is looking for Senior Manager ACR. The candidate will be leading a team of Manager, Asst. Manager Executive or Associates. Drive business growth and support in business development initiatives. Monitor day to day operations related to client’s engagements, possess complete knowledge of managing core Accounting, Payroll & compliance functions. Will be the engagement lead for key clients.
Your key responsibilities
Business Development:

• Identify, validate (with reference to EY policies), Cross Sell and share potential business opportunities for expansion & development.
• Manage the business development pipeline and bid process including bid identification, bid writing/ development and bid submission
• Drafting and finalizing content for technical and financial proposals
• Managing fees negotiations and relationship management
• Work alongside the EY markets and business development team to develop tailored proposal
• Brand building by creating awareness of the ACR services internally & externally

Operational:

• Manage client deliverables related to R2R, Payroll, Statutory compliance etc.,
• Manage the team and ensure that the team consistently delivers in time quality results
• Interact with clients to understand requirements, set expectations, pro-actively identify and address concerns, as well as work closely with internal leadership team
• Responsible for meeting agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) on Turn Around Time (TAT) & Accuracy
• Review and execution of quality deliverables
• Effectively manage client communication, escalations & provide guidance and coaching to the team
• Understand & adhere to EY internal Quality & Risk Management requirements

People responsibilities:

• Carry out appraisals and be responsible for counselling & mentoring of subordinates
• Plan timely training for teams to keep updated with the latest regulatory changes and improve skills of team members
• Work with teams to understand their concerns and resolve them
• Delegate tasks appropriately and develop teams to move to next level
• Work under pressure, managing resource allocations, attrition and people issues
• Providing effective solutions and guiding team members on various Functional issues

Skills and attributes for success

• Well versed with IGAAP. Experience in preparation of Financial Statements, Tax Audit.
• Working knowledge of Ind AS.
• Working knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS (will be an added advantage)
• Experience in MIS.
• Very Strong Accounting & Payroll Knowledge, should be well versed in all statutory compliances
• Very strong Excel, Power Point skills
• Self-starter who is target-driven and motivated – must be comfortable in a target oriented environment
• Proven track record in business development and winning new business (Preferred and an added advantage)
• Strong logical and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal, intercultural and interpersonal communication skills
• Adaptable, flexible with an ability to operate in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Problem Solving skills
• Tech savvy and have a flair for process automation for efficiency etc.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Chartered Accountant (additional qualification will be an added advantage) with 12 to 15 years of work experience in core finance & payroll function.

• At least 7 to 10 years of experience in managing client facing finance team (preferably in a consulting organization or well diversified Industry experience) with reporting and ability to deal with senior leadership team

Ideally you’ll also have

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and strong people handling skills (Client facing role)
• Leadership Skills – Ability to work in a team and lead one, comprising of varied skill-sets and people from different backgrounds
• Quick learner, Analytical skills & Strategic Thinking

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously & Attention to detail

What we look for
People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.
What working at EY offers
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed 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. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.