Job description

Requisition ID:  396701

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Consultant within the Accounting, Compliance & Reporting – Finance Operate team. This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne. 

Our Finance Operate team consists of specialists based across Australia and New Zealand that provide operational finance support, management accounting and management reporting services to a portfolio of clients, ranging from high growth startups, through to multinational and listed entities.

As a consultant in our team you will support our clients with their accounting and reporting obligations, manage the timely delivery of services and work with a team of likeminded enthusiastic professionals operate an effective finance function for clients. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your practical accounting experience, enhance your project management skills as well as build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As a financial operations specialist, you will support our clients with their outsourced accounting and reporting obligations

Work with our transaction processing team to ensure timely delivery of client services

Assist with financial planning and analysis procedures and the preparation of management reports

Drive the budgeting, forecasting and analysis process for your portfolio of clients

Identify areas of improvement for our clients and assist with the design and implementation of solutions

Work with national and multinational clients, to deliver quality services and support the management team to grow the business through key strategic initiatives including operational excellence, market expansion, talent development, client leadership and business transformation

Perform data analytics and bring insight to client financial information

Skills and attributes for success

2 years’ experience in an operational finance role, with experience in month-end procedures and management reporting, or 2 years’ experience in public accounting

Completed or in the process of completing CA or CPA qualifications 

Ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels

Strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of financial processes

Proactive and able to identify and resolve problems, with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Thrive in a fast moving, high pressure environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience with common accounting packages (MYOB, Xero, Sage, NetSuite etc)

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and PowerBI highly desirable

Experience in automation and data analysis

Skillsets other than those in financial operations that would compliment our client services would be advantageous

What we offer 

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.  

Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future. 

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.  

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or  phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4). 

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.   

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.  

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third party provider.

EY | Building a better working world 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.