Senior Consultant, Consolidation, Rapid Innovation, Pakistan

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The opportunity

We are expanding our Accounting and Reporting team in the MENA region and are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Consolidation team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management and statutory consolidation of large groups, with a deep understanding of consolidation concepts under IFRS. The role will be based in our Karachi Center of Excellence and will support the client engagements throughout the MENA region.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your day working as a team member of Consolidation teams working at EY clients. Your responsibilities will include performing month end closing activities, performing legal and management consolidation in SAP BPC, providing consolidation related information to other functions / departments at client, responding to external auditor queries, supporting consolidation team in any other ad hoc requests and projects.

You will also support the consolidation team in identifying areas of improvements in the consolidation process and implementing agreed improvements.

As part of Consolidation team, you will support in maintaining and managing the chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial reporting requirements. You will also support in identifying areas of improvements in the chart of accounts and implementing agreed improvements.

Skills and attributes for success

Pro- activity, accountability, and result- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management and statutory consolidation for large groups
• Strong knowledge of IFRS consolidation concepts and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Flexibility to travel across the MENA region based on client engagements

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience of working on SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) tool or any other similar consolidation tool.
• Experience of maintaining and enhancing Chart of Accounts of large group

What we look for

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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