Responsibilities:-

Business Development:

o Identify, validate (with reference to EY policies), Cross Sell and share potential business opportunities for expansion & development.

o Manage the business development pipeline and bid process including bid identification, bid writing/ development and bid submission

o Drafting and finalizing content for technical and financial proposals

o Managing fees negotiations and relationship management

o Work alongside the EY markets and business development team to develop tailored proposal

o Brand building by creating awareness of the ACR services internally & externally

Operational responsibilities:

o Manage client deliverables related to R2R, Payroll, Statutory compliance etc.,

o Manage the team and ensure that the team consistently delivers in time quality results

o Interact with clients to understand requirements, set expectations, pro-actively identify and address concerns, as well as work closely with internal leadership team

o Responsible for meeting agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) on Turn Around Time (TAT) & Accuracy

o Review and execution of quality deliverables

o Effectively manage client communication, escalations & provide guidance and coaching to the team

o Understand & adhere to EY internal Quality & Risk Management requirements

o Review Fixed Assets Register

o Review GST workings /reconciliations

People responsibilities:

o Carry out appraisals and be responsible for counselling & mentoring of subordinates

o Plan timely training for teams to keep updated with the latest regulatory changes and improve skills of team members

o Work with teams to understand their concerns and resolve them

o Delegate tasks appropriately and develop teams to move to next level

o Work under pressure, managing resource allocations, attrition and people issues

o Providing effective solutions and guiding team members on various Functional issues

Skills:-

· Well versed with IGAAP and working knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS will be an added advantage

· Working knowledge of Ind AS.

· Experience in MIS with strong Excel, Power Point skills

· Strong Accounting & Payroll Knowledge, being well versed in all statutory compliances

· Self-starter who is target-driven and motivated – must be comfortable in a target oriented environment

· Proven track record in business development and winning new business

· Strong logical, analytical and problem solving skills and strategic thinking ability

· Excellent verbal, intercultural and interpersonal communication skills

· Adaptable, flexible with an ability to operate in a dynamic environment with changing priorities

· Tech savvy with a flair for process automation for efficiency

· Leadership Skills – Ability to work in a team and lead one, comprising of varied skill-sets and people from different backgrounds

Qualification:-

· A Chartered Accountant and any additional qualification would be an added advantage

· Minimum 8 years of work experience in core finance & payroll function, and in preparation of Financial Statements, Tax Audit.

· Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in managing client facing finance team preferably in a consulting organization or well diversified Industry experience, with reporting and ability to deal with senior leadership team

Ideally you’ll also have:-

· Strong communication, people handling, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.

· Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.

· Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously & Attention to detail