Assurance - Financial Services/WAM -Senior Manager- Pune

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EY- Assurance – Senior Manager

As part of our EY-Assurance Team, you would be the main point of contact from GDS for the tasks assigned by the global client serving assurance teams and be responsible for the timeliness and quality of deliverables along with managing day to day operations of those engagements.

The opportunity

We’re looking for individual who should have Assurance related experience in the Asset Management industry.

In addition to supporting the management of service delivery for several key clients, the incumbent should have the potential to coach managers in the Asset Management segment, provide technical support, deliver industry training and assist in growing the Asset Management practice.

Your key responsibilities

Manage and develop people

• Be an effective manager by empowering, monitoring, coaching and motivating the team members.
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing managers.
• Identify technical and non–technical training needs with respect to client servicing, decision making, people issues, etc
• Conduct Assurance team’s performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and play a significant role in the team’s performance

Manage business and clients

• Develop and maintain strong relationship network with key contacts in the Asset Management sector of engagement teams
• Actively support the Sector agenda both in terms of growth and quality initiatives (e.g. improvement of service delivery, standardization of projects, new solutions, etc.)
• Enhance connectivity between GDS team and engagement teams and leverage good connections to identify more opportunities for work 
• Actively support the communication agenda for the Asset Management sector
• Support the Segment Leader in developing annual growth, resource and activity plans
• Monitor KPIs (growth, quality feedback, utilization, risk management compliance, attrition, etc.) for the teams under supervision and take appropriate action wherever required

Manage quality of service delivery

• Identify sector–specific training needs, review and update current curriculum
• Assist in organizing and providing technical training (both Sector and Assurance methodology)
• Assist in addressing service delivery quality issues if and when they occur
• Support exceptional service delivery action programs
• Establish a practice of ‘Best Practice’ sharing within the Asset Management Segment teams

Skills and attributes for success

• Expert knowledge of Indian accounting and assurance standards
• Asset Management, assurance experience with specific focus on Hedge Funds and Private Equity
• Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills
• Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills
• Strong project and people management skills with experience in serving global clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / CPA/ACCA)
• Approximately over 10 years of Assurance relevant experience with well-known CA firms.
• International experience of over 2 years will be an added advantage 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in MS – Excel, MS – Office.
• Interest in business and commerciality.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team in the only integrated global assurance business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY GDS Assurance practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

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