Senior Consultant Financial Accounting Advisory Services

Senior Consultant EY Finance CFO Advisory

The opportunity

From Middle market clients to some of the worlds largest companies our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (CFO advisory) practice partners with clients on commercially sound practical and technically compliant accounting solutions; reliable financial statements; and financial processes to underpin their current business activities and inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever business is about interpreting complex data to extract relevant insights to manage business risks and capture strategic opportunities our clients look to us for advice and services they can trust.

As our Senior Consultant you will combine your commercial experience with your capability in financial accounting to contribute to outcomes related to new policies business cases and capital infrastructure projects; financial reporting; finance process improvement budgeting costing major transactions and financial due diligence both domestically and internationally.

This is an exciting career opportunity where you will be provided with advanced tools and resources to enhance your technical skills. You will utilise your problem-solving and creative thinking abilities to deliver practical hands-on support guidance and solutions to help our clients navigate their financial accounting and reporting challenges and to optimise their finance function processes.

This role is based in Sydney or Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Planning managing and participating in various engagements.
• Preparing high quality deliverables tailored to client needs.
• Overseeing workstreams small engagements and reviewing work performed.
• Developing an understanding of clients industry sectors recognising key performance. drivers business trends and new technical and industry developments.
• Developing client insights recommendations and/or options through automation digitisation and improvement of financial processes.

Skills and attributes for success

To be considered for this role you will ideally have the skills and attributes below but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were also interested in your aptitude attitude and willingness to learn.

• CA or equivalent professional qualification and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Project management skills with a proven ability to execute under pressure.
• The ability to build strong client relationships and cross-service line networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail combined with a can-do attitude.
• A degree in accounting and/or another appropriate academic major.
• Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS/AASB) and understanding of finance function processes.

What we offer you

At EY well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore.

• Career development:At EY your career is yours to shape! Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary:We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders past present and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at equity and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities cultures sexual orientations and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting so if you have questions before or during your application we welcome you to get in touch at or(option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.

The salary range for this role is AUD 89000 to AUD 111000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills experience and work location.

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