Executive Director-Assurance (Private Clients) Core Audit

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Job Name - Assurance Delivery Network Role

Position Summary

Client-centricity means putting relationships at the heart of our strategyoperations and processes. Its about creating long-term value for clients by taking a broad view of their sectors and the business world to help them address opportunities they might not see without us.

As agreed per GDS growth Glidepath for US - EY Private integration goalfor US is set at 42% penetration using the smart delivery construct. AsGDS Assurance scales its delivery model to execute on agreed normativemodel and glidepath there is a need for EY Private portfolio ADN leaderbased on US regions to lead the service delivery across for EY Privateengagements.

More than 40% of US book of business is Private portfolio and this role willhelp establish success story for balance private portfolio to enhance GDSintegration on EY Private clients.

The US Central Pvt Portfolio ADN Leader role will be responsible for:

• Lead a portfolio of 8-10 large Private clients based out of US Centralregion as lead Executive Director from GDS
• Work closely with the GCSP of these large 8-10 private clients tocollaborate more with client executives and audit committee and buildstrong relationships with them to enable win in specific fields of play(across service lines)
• Participate in US Central EY Private forums to understand challengesand opportunities where GDS can expand integration
• Deliver high quality audit services using the wider EY and One GDSecosystem focusing on delivery through standardization of workpapersand automated solutions
• Take responsibility of managing risk at the practice and engagementlevel -maintain independence and objectivity complying personally (andchallenging colleagues and teams adherence) with all applicableprofessional standards EY policies and regulatory requirements
• Lead a high performing GDS team of audit professionals to serve theclient
• Drive mobility opportunities for high performing senior managers andmanagers on US Central Private portfolio
• Transform the audit delivery through use of automation tools and dataanalytics
• Develop a deep understanding of clients business goals sector andEY services to drive the audit strategy for the client which also includesbuilding and maintaining strong client relationships
• Deliver insights on the account to gain trust and confidence of theclient
• Develop a strategy to increase GDSs footprint on the account acrossservice lines

Essential Functions ofthe job

Win in the market:

• Lead the portfolio of 8-10 large private US Central clients from GDSunder the construct of Account centricity program through ONE GDSteam and work as part of primary team and collaborate with GCSP todeliver on client priorities
• Participate in US Central EY Private forums to understand challengesand opportunities where GDS can expand integration
• Driving the service delivery transformation of identified portfolioDesigning and driving strategy
• Develop a deep understanding of clients business goals and EYservices to co-develop an account strategy for new business or currentbusiness expansion and assist GCSP to generate new businessopportunities and build client networks and relationships
• Implement and continuously improve processes via use of technologyand innovation.

Quality

• Deliver high class audit services to identified 8-10 large US Centralprivate clients using the wide EY and GDS ecosystem
• Take responsibility of managing risk at the practice and engagementlevel -maintain independence and objectivity complying personally (andchallenging colleagues and teams adherence) with all applicableprofessional standards EY policies and regulatory requirements
• Deliver training on GAM methodology and other current markettrends and industry issues

Building High Performing Teams

• Develop a world class team of highly motivated audit professionals
• Drive mobility opportunities for high performing senior managers andmanagers on US Central Private portfolio
• Foster a diverse and inclusive team environment by empoweringteams - mobilize the strengths trust and collaboration of team membersso they are focused on achieving the highest standards and results.
• Guide team members on technical areas of high risk & complexityparticipate actively in performance management & learning process of theteam; help build the career value that team gains from working with GDS

Assurance

• Mentor and coach direct reporting Executive Director and Senior
• Managers on technical aspect and on soft skills e.g. how to handle peopleissues difficult client decision making

Analytical-Decision MakingResponsibilities

Leadership

• Develop a deep understanding of clients business goals and EYservices to co-develop an account strategy for new business or currentbusiness expansion and assist GCSP to generate new businessopportunities and build client networks and relationships
• Demonstrates leadership and sets an example to others that qualityexceptional client service efficiency and optimized use of GDS are ouroverarching objectives.
• Leads by example in bringing in One GDS by leveraging cross subservice line credentials.
• Partnering with GDS and Area digital leadership to acceleratedevelopment and adoption of digital solutions.
• Use cutting edge technology to bring innovations in delivery that willdrive value lead growth.

Ethics and independence

• Sets an example of a no defects policy through individual compliancewith ethics and independence requirements.

Portfolio Management

• Being an advocate of change in streamlining GDS processes to makeit leaner and more efficient.

Human resources and education

• Provides directions to GDS Assurance leadership on the need for specialized training based on work portfolio characteristics.
• Ensuring the right levels and caliber of talent in the team and focuson up-skilling and moving up the value chain

Education and Experience

• Chartered Accountant from ICAI.
• 14 years of post-qualification experience in global strategic andtransformation roles managing large teams across geography.
• Hands-on experience in setting up teams creating solutions andhaving managed large teams.
• Experience in a global environment and managing senior leaderscross-border.

Knowledge and SkillsRequirements

Technical Competencies

• Strong audit knowledge including understanding of the auditmethodology and GAAP.
• Strong project and change management knowledge with provenrecord of managing large initiatives.
• Experience of developing/co-developing new services/solutions thathas long term value-impact.

Leadership and behavioral competencies

• Effective leadership style with focus on building inclusive culture &high performing teams of global professionals.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with leaders from otherSSLs and Smart Delivery leadership at Global Area and Region levels.
• Influencing skills -ability to work with ambiguity and build consensusacross diverse
• Demonstrates passion & energy at work and in promoting EY values& behaviors.
• Good analytical skills with problem solving & decision-makingcapabilities.
• Strong Coaching and Mentoring Skills that is to be applicable toimmediate reporting span and to the larger team.

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