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Job Summary:Manager of the FSO (Financial Services Organization) Consulting contributes in providing quantitative and qualitative advisory services to client. She/he is also active in establishments and analysis of calculations relating to client’s business. Moreover, an associate is involved in studying different standards and policies pertaining to finance and actuarial.Key Responsibilities:Engaged in providing support to audit teams, both locally and within the Asia-Pacific region, with respect to disclosures in company’s financial statements.Reviews actuarial assumptions and methodologies, according applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g. Insurance Commission, IFRS), to check reasonableness of reserves, data appropriateness and compliance with statutory requirements.Gives recommendations to clients regarding their actuarial assumptions and methodologies.Helps in providing meaningful feedback to the clients with regards to risk managementReview of actuarial liabilities for pension and retirement - IAS 19/ PAS 19Our Clients:Top Life/Non-Life Insurance/Pre-need Companies, Mutual Benefit Associations (MBA), Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) in the Philippines and other CountriesQualifications:Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s/College Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent.Experience in pension and retirement liabilities valuation - IAS 19/ PAS 19Has strong analytical and problem solving skillsProficient in Microsoft Office (ExcelVBA is a plus)Good writing and communication skillsSOA examination is required, Associate or near Associateship is preferred

CPA Board PasserAt least 5 years external (preferred) or internal Audit experience, preferably in the banking or insurance industryAble to:Demonstrate expertise in Philippines Financial Reporting Standards and in related financial reporting matter as well as expertise in relevant SEC, BIR, BSP and IC regulationsDemonstrate a thorough knowledge of current audit techniquesIdentify area of risk within client’s businesses and define the appropriate audit approachProvide the necessary leadership, judgement and administrative direction to his/her audit teamComplete audit process and document higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skillsEngage clients and provide authoritative advice and professionalism throughout client engagementsProactively build relationship with client personnel, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in handling client’s problemsCollaborate with other professionals within SGV such as team from tax, IT, etc.All candidates must possess:Strong analytical skillsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalStrong interest in the banking, insurance and/or asset management industryGood project management skillsAn eagerness to learn how our clients operate

CPA Board PasserAt least 3 years external (preferred) or internal Audit experience, preferably in the banking or insurance industryAble to:Demonstrate expertise in Philippines Financial Reporting Standards and in related financial reporting matter as well as expertise in relevant SEC, BIR, BSP and IC regulationsPrepare audit work programs, draft audit reports, management letters and other communicationsPerform complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client focused audit strategiesPerform detailed review on the work of associates, coach and manage a driven team of audit professionalsProactively build relationship with client personnel, demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in handling client’s problemsCollaborate with other professionals within SGV such as team from tax, IT, etc.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and understand end-to-end business processes, including technology usedProvide support in gathering data and information to understand the current-state processes through interviews and process walkthroughs with the client counterpartsResponsible for eliciting user requirements, together with client counterparts, from end-usersLead and participate in functional design and architecture reviews together with client counterpartsAssist clients in the creation of functional specifications based on functional and architecture reviewsReview to-be business process and solution documents created by client counterpartsConduct research and collection of relevant information and knowledge from internal resources to provide value-adding recommendations to clientsSupervise and guide staff in the preparation of management reportsSupport Managers in proposal developmentAttend meetings with clients to understand their needs, and offer relevant insights and solutionsAttend and participate in internal trainingsComplete the required and assigned web-based learningsPrepare time reports in a timely mannerDevelop positive relationship with peers, supervisors and mentors/counselors who can provide advice and supportCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSEducation Bachelor's Degree in Business, EngineeringRelevant Experience At least five (5) years of work experience in consulting services as a business analyst, particularly in technology transformation or implementation-related roles [e.g., major IT program transformation, innovations and emerging technologies (AI, RPA, etc.)]CompetenciesCoreAble to work effectively and efficiently in a teamCapable of producing quality outputs with minimal supervisionAble to meet tight deadlines and project timeline, and is open to working beyond office hoursAble to lead and coach his/her teammatesCapable of reviewing output of staffFlexible and is willing to work in client sites within or beyond Metro Manila, and is open for secondment in other EY officesHas good attitude towards work and has a strong desire to learnInterested in pursuing a long-term career in ITA practiceFunctionalProject management skillsAble to organize project activities and schedules in line with the approach and methodologyAble to monitor the accomplishment of action itemsAble to prioritize project activities and workload accordingly when deadlines are tightAble to understand and plan for the client's expectationsExperience in working on projects utilizing Waterfall and Agile project methodologiesAble to respond promptly to all client requests while adhering to review proceduresAnalytical skillsExperience in risk analysis and managementExperience in conducting business process reviews and analysis, identifying key process scenarios, determining possible integration points with other processes, challenging current state process and recommending process improvement pointsExperience in managing delivery of requirements through use of tools (such as Requirements Traceability Matrix), supporting other team members (e.g., testers, solution designers) in understanding the requirementAble to understand business problems, identify needs and respond through innovative and practical solutionsAble to understand and convey business issues and technical conceptsExperience in conducting business impact assessment/ analysesAccurately identify client issues and communicate clear explanations and suggested actions to the project teamUnderstands, and is capable of, performing data-driven analysis and synthesis to draw insightsTechnology skillsExperience in the functionalities of ERP systems, as it relates to major business processes such as procurement, asset and inventory management, sales and distribution, finance and controllingProficient in the use of office productivity software, particularly those used for project management and process flow diagramsCommunication skillsAble to communicate effectively with client counterparts through structured questioning, careful listening and delivery of fact-based findingsAble to present project outputs in a synthesized format and customized based on client audience

Duties and Responsibilities:Winning in the market:Develop and maintain influential long-term or own mid-level relationships with the client;Widespread relationships internally and externally of the Firm;Articulate convincingly the findings to the client and address concerns and other issues;Identify strategic and innovative opportunities by leveraging knowledge of the client’s business;Considered as expert in his area of specialization, leading practices and insights;Develop new service offerings to meet client’s needs;Participate in speaking opportunities or contribute thought leadership articles and/or papers;Meet, exceed or consistently exceed Advisory utilization targets, as well as effective utilization targets;Achieve, exceed or consistently exceed revenue targets;On-time billing and timely collection of receivables;Proactively stays abreast of Advisory's new service capabilities and leverages them in pursuits; andContributes to pursuits, generates sales opportunities, instrumental in securing work and converts into revenuesPeople engagement:Provides active leadership to team members to drive their idea(s) towards potential implementation; uses innovation resources available to help team members achieve goal;Recognized as a leader with respect to flexibility and inclusiveness;Builds teams with the intent of diversity;Provides constructive feedback & recognitionProactively mentors and develops the progress of the counselees and engagement team members; andProactively identifies ways to boost team performance; is sought after by others as mentor/counselor; highly skilled in people development and delegation.Qualities and values:Significant leadership role in executing service quality- and risk management-related initiatives;Go-to person for technical processes and has deep knowledge of EY resources and could apply said knowledge in significant tasks;Conducts timely service quality health check and develops action plans in response to observed conditions;Exceeds/sets the standards of internal and external inspections that are directly associated with his or her responsibilities;Is sought after to work on the most complex projects in his or her area of specialization;Applies analytical skills across the board on all clients and in all scenarios;Consistently reinforce and integrate EY values;Demonstrates excellent leadership and management skills; andDevelops the strengths and helps team to overcome weaknesses in individual members to increase team effectivity.Operational excellence:Is independently able to lead an engagement team with little guidance from leadership;Consistently achieves project objectives on time, within budget and with the highest-quality results; andPrepare time and expense reports in a timely manner using GT&E;Preferably a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA).Preferably Certified Public Accountant (in the Philippines).Other certifications are considerable:Certified Management Accountant or CMA (International certification)Certified Internal Auditor or CIA (International certification)Certified Accounting Technician or CAT (International certification)Registered Cost Accountant or RCAMembers of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (MICB)Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationLean Six Sigma – Yellow (first level), Green (second level), Black (highest level)

Job summary:Responsible for providing guidance and share knowledge with team members in the execution of projects and engagements for Finance practice. A Senior Associate is expected to conduct the detailed activities for complex projects, perform detailed review of work done by Associates and provide support to his/her Managers and Partners.Duties and Responsibilities:Winning in the market:Consider as direct point of contact for client and team; Speak to client on a regular basis to stay up-to-date; Begin to own client relationship; Manage difficult client relationships;Understand account management framework and assist in resolving engagement issues;Develop and give clear and impactful presentations;Understand complex technical and business concepts, and relay to client in an simple fashion;Is consistently proactive about managing client expectations; take initiatives in dealing with clientsConsidered a go-to person based on the application of prior learnings and engagement experiencesFamiliar and understand service line and sub-service line offerings; andMeet or exceed Advisory utilization targets, as well as effective utilization targets;People engagement:Put Associates in position to excel through feedback, on-the-job coaching, delegating, challenging work, leveraging strengths, and sharing experiencesPlay a meaningful role inclusiveness;Contribute to agenda and coordination of sub-service line, service-line or Firm-wide activitiesHolds difficult performance discussions with Associate that need improvementAssist Associates in their growth; suggest ways to improve their personal and career development; andAble to timely address areas for personal development in attaining personal and Firm goals effectivelyQualities and values:Consistently able to spot issues with engagement and elevate appropriately;Coordinate provision of Service Quality Program materials and/or client deliverables for internal or external inspection;Perform timely, effective supervision and review of team members' work;Proactively discusses technical issues with Senior Associates and Managers and offers solutions;Has superior analytical skills; able to immediately spot complex technical concerns;Able to handle multiple engagements of different levels of difficulty effectively and efficiently;Consistently reinforce and integrate EY values:Demonstrate a high level of self-awareness when dealing with others; andTake steps to create and evolve a culture that engages, empowers and energizes our peopleCompetencies:Analytical capability - the ability to:a. Understand business situations, identify needs & requirements, and respond through innovative & practical solutions;b. Do complex calculations, and perform sense check to determine if a certain circumstance is reasonable and plausible;c. Understand and convey business issues and concerns, and technical concepts;d. Utilize analytics in his or her assigned job;e. Respond to client’s request, while at the same time adhering to internal review process; andf. Accurately identify client issues, and communicate clear explanations and suggested action items.Collaboration - the ability to work effectively & efficiently in a teamCreative thinking - the ability to navigate challenges and develop effective and innovative solution; the capability to produce quality outputs creativelyEnthusiasm - has good attitude towards work and has strong desire to learnCommunication skills - the ability to:a. Communicate effectively with client counterparts through structured questioning, careful listening, & delivery of fact-based findingsb. Report effectively project status & results to different stakeholders;c. Articulate clearly expectations from and tasks assigned to Associates to ensure effective and efficient conduct of project activities.Logical thinking and problem solving - the ability to present problems structurally, and come up with feasible solution based on available dataProcess mapping - the capability to gather data on, document current state processes, design future state processes and integrate these processes to the finance operating model.Ability to work under pressure - the ability toa. Meet tight deadlines and project timeline is open in working beyond office hoursb. Flexible and is willing to work in client sites within or beyond Metro ManilaProject management - the ability to focus on the processes used to plan, coordinate and control the delivery of services at project level; apply rigor and discipline in the execution of all service delivery projects.Planning skills - the ability to:a. Organize project activities and schedules in line with the approach and methodology;b. Prioritize project activities and workload during tight deadlines;c. Delegate appropriate tasks to Associates with proper guidance and mentoring.Technical Skillsa. Accounts payable ledger / Procure-to-Payb. Accounts receivable ledger / Order-to-Cashc. General ledger / Record-to-reportd. GAAP / IFRS knowledgee. Working capital managementf. Payroll / Hire-to-Retireg. Treasury operations managementh. Financial planning and analysisRelevant Experience: 3-5 years if relevant work experienceCertificates, Licenses, Registration:Preferably Certified Public Accountant (in the Philippines).Other certifications are considerable:a. Certified Management Accountant or CMA (International certification)b. Certified Internal Auditor or CIA (International certification)c. Certified Accounting Technician or CAT (International certification)d. Registered Cost Accountant or RCAe. Members of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (MICB)f. Project Management Certificationg. Lean Six Sigma - Yellow (first level), Green (second level), Black (highest level).