About the Role
Manage / execute CFO Support project and other advisory services, develop and implement solutions, Identify and develop business opportunities; manage accounts,
Coach junior team members, encourage technical excellence and learning
Requirements
What the job requires
Ability to explain complex accounting and financial reporting issues simply
Advisory mindset, ability to develop solutions for the client with support from technical subject matter experts
Managing performance and identifying opportunities to improve our products and processes
Business development skills and aptitude, depending on level. In applicants at Senior Manager and above, a strong track record of business development is expected
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication skills
Specific financial reporting experience in either transactions (acquisitions, carve outs, demergers, restructuring), preparation for IPO including listing rules in India/UK/US, consolidation, tax planning and the like
Knowledge of specific financial reporting topics: revenue recognition; financial instruments; off-balance sheet financing; consolidation and SPEs; banking; insurance;
Prior experience - 3 to 5 years of post qualification experience
Educational qualification we expect
CA qualified (or equivalent e.g. CPA/ICAEW/ACCA)
Good academic record (1st/2nd time passes for ICAI or equivalent)
Strong IGAAP and/or IFRS and/or US GAAP financial reporting experience in complex/large companies, most likely in Big 4 audit/advisory/transaction vertical or MNC finance/M&A environment
Brownie points if you possess
Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.