Transactions & Accounting Senior Consultant (financial control/accounting background)
Transactions & Accounting Senior Consultant (financial control/accounting background)
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Job Description
The challenge - What future are you building towards
When a company undergoes a transaction whether it involves fundraising M&A or an initial public offering (IPO) the finance organization is often struggling to provide the needed insights and reliable data required for decision making. This can lead to the company losing out on its investment opportunities or diminished shareholder trust.
With your financial accounting and/or control background and the support of the T&A team you will play a crucial role in helping companies solve the challenges of their Finance organization and successfully navigate the transaction process.
Our Team - Do great minds always think alike
The T&A team is fully integrated into the broader Corporate Finance and Transaction Strategy and Transactions practice of EY Parthenon providing our clients with a wide range of knowledge skills and experience.
We collaborate with companies throughout their transactions cycle leveraging our extensive industry knowledge to optimize their finance organizations improve processes and policies and advise management on effective stakeholder management. We serve a wide range of clients from local start-ups to international corporations private equity firms and their portfolio companies ensuring they are prepared for challenges a transaction might pose in all of its stages.
At T&A there is no standard day. Each assignment brings new challenges and we encourage a culture where development entrepreneurship and initiative are central.
What You Will Do - How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world
As a senior consultant/manager you will work with the team to support clients in preparing for their next growth phase within the context of a transaction.
Some activities you will contribute to include (but not limited to) assisting clients with:
- Identifying and remediating obstacles during a transactions lifecycle by:
- Preparing financials needed for the transaction
- Coordinating with stakeholders involved in the transaction (e.g. in-company auditors other advisors)
- Building a sustainable foundation for the next growth phases by:
- Formalizing processes and controls linked to for example period-end close core Finance-Operations processes
- Improving the target operating model for the financial organization
Our teams work both at our office in Amsterdam and on-site at the company allowing you to experience the business dynamics and sector up close. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines within EY Parthenon SaT such as due diligence valuations strategy and operations.
What We Are Looking For - Where do you start if you want to change the world
- 4-6years of work experience in-company financial controller or accountant (or similar); Big-4 experience is a plus
- Masters degree in Accounting & Financial Management Business Management Business Administration (Financial) Economics or another related field
- Familiar with international accounting standards such as IFRS US GAAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with complex projects and working with multidisciplinary teams
- Entrepreneurial and curiosity driven mindset
- Proficiency in both Dutch and English both spoken and written
What We Offer - Is everything that counts being counted
- Flexible working: in consultation with your team you determine where and when you work. At home in the office at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
- Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home workspace EY provides the following resources: office chair sit/stand desk external monitor desk lamp (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
- Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription.
- Salary: in addition to your fixed salary you may be eligible for a bonus depending on EYs financial performance. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (role-dependent) and an internet allowance of 40 net per month.
- Vacation days: you are entitled to 29-34 vacation days per year with a full-time contract and the option to purchase extra days.
- Training: EY values your continuous development. We offer you the opportunity to take various soft & hard skills training courses and external programs. For example obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership Business and Tech.
- Pension: from your start at EY you build pension capital. Every month EY allocates a premium for your pension. There is also the option to voluntarily save extra.
Application Procedure: How can you prepare for a long life together
The procedure consists of an assessment 2 interviews and a partner interview. After a good match a job offer will follow.
Part of the application procedure is an (online) assessment and a pre-employment screening. Due to laws and regulations and because EY (and in some cases its clients) sets high standards for the reliability and integrity of its employees every new employee is screened. Depending on the job level the pre-employment screening may include the following components: Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) or if no VOG can be requested in the Netherlands Criminal Background Check from the country where you currently live or have lived in the past five years integrity questionnaire verification of ID diplomas and/or work experience and consulting the central insolvency register.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
