Assistant Director - Finance
As Assistant Director – Finance at EY Global Delivery Services (GDS), Malaga, you will combine our financial objectives with your accounting and leadership experience to provide an effective and robust finance function.
You will actively involve yourself in the development and execution of the strategic planning for finance related matters. You will provide vision and leadership to a high-performing team, giving motivation, strategic direction and helping people build their skills.
Functional Responsibilities
Controlling
Develop action plans, implement new processes and dedicate or assign resources to tasks as appropriate to strengthen operations and control
Provide technical accounting/financial advice and knowledge to others within the finance discipline
Responsible for timeliness of monthly closing process, accuracy of monthly results and timeliness and quality of financial plans and forecasts
Responsible for statutory accounting/audit/reporting/internal controls as well as reporting under IFRS for group consolidation purposes.
Manage the corporate accounting functions, including payroll, AP, billing/AR, GL etc,
Work in close coordination with FP&A team during monthly/yearly close, providing inputs during planning phase, etc.
Identifies opportunities to save costs
Manage the treasury function, including cash flow forecasting and reporting, efficient working capital and cash management practices
Develop local financial and accounting policies and procedures aligned to Global policies. Ensure adequate internal control systems and processes commensurate with the operational needs.
Ensure timely compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. corporate law matters, income taxes, etc).
Manage all tax obligations, including transfer pricing and other tax laws. Keeps up to date with new pronouncements and ensures all statutory requirements are met. Pro-actively seeks tax optimization opportunities to ensure that Global guidelines and ethical boundaries are respected.
Actively interface with other GDS location controlling leads to maximize knowledge sharing throughout the firm
People responsibilities
Build strong internal relationships
Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff
Contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
Drive people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining and training staff
Maintain an educational program to develop personal skills on an ongoing basis.
Understand, follow and communicate workplace policies and procedures to all levels of staff
Technical skills requirements
In-depth experience, 15+yrs in a similar role preferably in the corporate Finance function of a Shared Services.
Professional Certifications e.g CPA, CMA, CAT, Six Sigma. Working knowledge of Spain local tax and compliances
Working skills and knowledge of financial modules of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle Financials etc).
MS Office Skills i.e. strong Excel Knowledge.
Highly analytic and keen sense for details and data accuracy.
Knowledgeable in different financial reports like financial statements, general ledger, financial planning.
Accounting knowledge, Analytical skills, Knowledge of IFRS
Experience in leading process improvements and automation.
Additional Requirements
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Spanish & English C1
Well-developed collaboration, presentation and influencing skills
Structured communication skills and a professional presence
What we look for
As we are a dynamic team of passionate specialists, and we work in international teams all over the world, we will look for the same business acumen. Facing with customers, we are "out of box thinking" professionals. Our top performers have a team player attitude, and they cope with challenges on the daily basis. If it all sounds familiar to you - we are looking forward to seeing you on board.
What we offer
In EY GDS Spain, you will collaborate with our 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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