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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.Accounting Controller (Global Entities)Job Title: Accounting Controller (Global Entities)Position Summary: Accounting Controllers are an integral part of the Global Entities Accounting Team, reporting to the CRM. They provide support in managing all statutory and regulatory accounting requirements for the operations of the global entities in their area of responsibility.Essential Functions of the Job:Accounting Controllers (Global Entities) provide financial input to EY’s LeadersShould have excellent knowledge of the key controlling processes including audit support, accounting, corporate finance, tracking budget and expenses and analysing dataProduce and analyse financial statements, including commentary suitable for use at board levelProduce and communicate concise and clear financial information for use in decision makingReview, understand and explain variances in management packsOwn and proactively manage the balance sheet working across the team to make sure the balance sheet is accurateWork with the General Ledger team to ensure correct processing of transactions and deliver accurate and timely month end / year end accounting closesPerform critical account reconciliations, generate financial statement for management and statutory purposesWork across the team to ensure that group transactions are reflected accurately in each entity’s financialsWork across multiple functions and geographies to ensure compliance with relevant tax and regulatory requirementsPrimary contact for the external audit team to ensure that audit queries are dealt with appropriatelyRegularly assess the financial controls in the processes & suggest best practices to design stronger controls where necessary.Ensure that financial transactions are booked in compliance with EYs accounting policiesSupport on Partner related mattersSupport ad-hoc projectsAnalytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:Production of key management information and analysis to be used by leadership in the decision-makingProcessForecast and track deviation to expected results. Explain variances.Guide others on priorities and ensure that team goals are metKnowledge and Skills Requirements:Knowledge of Controllership processes, developing standards, audit, accounting, corporate finance, developing budgets, tracking budget expenses, analyzing information, performance managementHigh proficiency in managing full local statutory compliance process for selected country / regionPrior hands-on experience with consolidations inside a complex legal entity structure with foreign subsidiariesExcellent accounting software user and administration skillsStrong appreciation for the importance of ensuring accuracy in all levels of financial reportingAble to work in a self-sufficient manner, operating across multiple priorities to defined timelinesAbility to team effectively with people at all levels of the organisation to deliver consistently high-quality workDemonstrates the ability to challenge assumptions and decisions in an appropriate mannerHighly motivated professional with a strong personal and professional ethic, integrity and commitment to excellenceMust be an analytical thinker, comfortable taking initiative in situations where thought leadership is either absent or unclearOpen minded and culturally sensitive; well-structured and self-driven work approach; innovation drivenUnderstanding of the business:Understands NextWave strategy and applies constantly to analyse and advise on financial performanceKnowledgeable of EY capabilities and servicesSupervision Responsibilities:Provide leadership across the team to ensure key deliverables are met on time and to the required qualityWill provide direction and counselling to junior team members helping them develop the skills and knowledge required for both delivery of the team’s objectives and their own career enhancementJob Requirements:Education:Graduate and/or professional certification in a business-related subject matter (i.e. Accounting, Finance) is required to perform this position.Experience:7-10 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting or ControllingExperience in or knowledge of accounting within a professional services environment, including complianceand reportingStrong experience with creating and analyzing financial statementsStrong experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processCertification Requirements:CA/ CPA or other professional certification is helpful.LocationDue to the nature of the global team, the role requires effective remote working and flexibility to support clients spread across the globe. Must be able to support the applicable time zone, though not necessarily be based in the same time zone.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.