FAAS-Senior

Job description

EY GDS- Assurance FAAS– Senior / Assistant Manager – Investment Accounting Specialist

We provide advisory services encompassing

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage debt servicing and operations of company’s borrowing portfolio, foreign exchange, derivative transactions
• Manage subledger and reconcile with the general ledger.
• Handle investment accounting for alternative assets, including private credit and real estate.
• Address automation challenges related to investment processes.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and communicate findings to clients.
• Work with Investment Systems such as FIS, SAP Module, Calypso, Clearwater and BlackRock & Treasury Management Systems (TMS) such as Reval, Kariba, and FIS Quantum.
• Support securitization transactions and de-recognition assessments.
• Ensure all deliverables are prepared accurately and with a high level of quality.
• Ensure ad hoc requests from clients and investors are addressed in a timely manner.
• Performing month-end close processes.
• Develop knowledge of tools and applications in support of the accounting function and highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Good knowledge of Investment and Derivative products (i.e. Fixed Loans, MBS, IRS, CCS, Repo etc)
• Knowledge Front office and back-office trade of products with end accounting
• Sector specific knowledge of Insurance, Banking and Assets/wealth Management
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/ GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Participating in the proposal development process for prospective investments engagements
• Support in delivery of accounting and regulatory change projects by assessing engagement risks, driving conclusions
• Preparation of underlying materials as well as leading/participation in client workshops

Our Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Audit, Controllership and/or Consulting within the Banking sector – incl. expertise in latest IFRS/ US GAAP developments
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, complemented with a further relevant professional education (e.g. Chartered Accountant, CPA, or ACCA)
• Expertise in Investment Systems is preferred
• Expertise in investments and related accounting policies.
• Advanced skills and experience with: Financial risk management (currency, interest rate), Cash flow forecasting, Treasury technology
• Good understanding of IFRS/US GAAP and International auditing standards.
• Knowledge of IFRS/ US GAAP for financial instruments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in large asset management firms (e.g., Blackstone, State Street, PIMCO, Invesco) or banking institutions is preferred
• Prior exposure to managed services, controllership functions, or financial reporting is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
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