ACR, Stat Reporting

About the Role

The Staff ACOE role is critical in supporting end-to-end audit and preparation of financial statements. It involves compliance with accounting standards, tax computation, and timely submission of deliverables. The role demands accuracy, disciplined documentation, and timely execution within defined procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, notes, schedules, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support audits by collating evidence, preparing samples, maintaining trackers, and drafting responses.
• Collect and review sample support, understand audit requirements, and prepare sample documentation to reduce audit follow-up queries.
• Manage statutory audit support activities efficiently, ensuring minimal discrepancies.
• Serve as the single point of contact and trusted advisor for country controllers, country teams, auditors, and multiple other stakeholders.
• Prepare current and deferred tax calculation schedules using approved inputs and guidance.
• Perform EY SAWT administration and deployment-support activities.
• Adhere to the client's compliance calendar to ensure smooth audit closure within deadlines.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Effectively communicate risks and issues to the manager group.
• Maintain complete workpapers, meet timelines, and escalate issues promptly.

Skills and Attributes For Success

• Attention to detail and ability to prepare clear, traceable workpapers.
• Good understanding of the audit process and related documentation and evidence requirements.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word and ability to learn reporting tools.
• Hands-on experience with large ERP (SAP preferred).
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, aspirational, and result-oriented.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA/CPA) with 0 - 3 years of post-qualification work experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (IFRS and US GAAP exposure is a plus).
• Basic understanding of direct and indirect taxes.
• Exposure to preparation of financial statements including notes to accounts.
• Excellent communication with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, take complete ownership of tasks, and work collaboratively across teams.
• Proven track record of working with leaders across hierarchies and managing deliverables under a fast-changing environment with accurate quality in a metrics environment.