Chartered Accountant - Mumbai, India - Acies

Description

Highlight of the engagement opportunity

• Nature of role: Full time
• Number of years of experience expected: 1-4 Years
• Areas of part experienced preferred: Consulting, Risk advisory services
• Educational qualification expected: CA,ACCA
• Preferable additional certifications: None
• Preferred geography of previous work experience: India / Europe / APAC / US
• Language requirements: Ability to write and speak fluently in English

Key responsibility areas:

Assist the team in executing BFSI and corporate client engagements with a focus on the following:

• Provide advisory and documentation to clients in financial services pertaining to process optimization and process improvements in line with their digital transformation requirements
• Undertake discussions with client business users to understand business requirements
• Assistance in documenting and performing UAT testing
• Design automation solutions related to business process optimization, data analytics and internal and regulatory reporting MIS in line with business requirements
• Serve banks and financial institutions by automating their business workflows.
• Undertake project management services for ensuring smooth and timely closure on projects
• Drive the day-to-day execution of assigned projects.
• Work on no-code platforms such as MS Power Platform and Revolutio for designing automation applications
• Knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS / US GAAP with working knowledge of differences between Indian GAAP and Ind AS.
• Ability to write technical / supervisory memos / advisory documentation.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and suggest treatment for different financial assets / liabilities under different accounting standards
• Knowledge of banking set-up and various loan product and their characteristics including wholesale loans, auto loans, personal loans, mortgage finance, education loans, etc.
• Provide advisory services to clients on areas related to IFRS 9 including impairment modelling, PD and LGD modelling, hedge accounting and EIR based amortization
• Provide advisory services to clients on accounting areas related to IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 17 or equivalent local standards
• Accounting treatment for different products as per the local regulatory requirements and accounting standards
• Advise clients on high-profile mandates in the financial services space with regards to complex and strategic issues
• Undertake project management services for ensuring smooth and timely closure on projects.

Other important information:

• Work permit requirements: Either Indian Citizen or having valid work permit to work in India
• Period of engagement: Full-time position
• Probation period: 6 months
• Compensation: Compensation varies depending on the skill, fitment and role played by the person. Compensation discussions will take place post the selection process.
• Performance incentives: Typically, all roles at Acies have a performance incentive. Specific aspects will be discussed during the compensation discussion
• Leave: 22 working days a year. Additional leaves for national holidays, sick leaves, maternity and paternity, bereavement and studies vary based on the city and country of engagement.
• Other benefits: Other employment benefits including medical insurance will be informed during the compensation discussion.
• Career growth for full-time roles: Acies believes in a transparent and data-based performance evaluation system. You are encouraged to clarify any questions you have with respect to career growth with Acies personnel you interact with during the selection process.
• Career opportunities for part-time roles: Conversion of part-time roles to full-time roles depends on both performance of the individual and business needs. You are encouraged to ask about the prospects as you interact with Acies personnel during the selection process.
• Global mobility: Acies encourages mobility across our offices. Such mobility is, however, subject to business needs and regulations governing immigration and employment in various countries.

Selection process:

We seek to be transparent during the selection process. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:

• Interview: There are expected to be at least 3 rounds of interviews. The number of interview rounds may increase depending on the criticality and seniority of the role involved.
• Final discussion on career and compensation: Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation and career growth. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications you have during this discussion.

Preparation required:

It is recommended that you prepare on the following aspects before the selection process:

• Demonstrate hands-on experience and understanding of the financial services industry
• Understanding of digital transformation lifecycles and no-code platforms such as MS Power Platform
• Basic python and data analytics
• Understanding of products / exposures in the financial services industry (Banks / NBFC / Insurance)
• Requirements of new accounting standards and changes from the previous versions for standards such as IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 17 or their equivalent local standards.
• Financial statement analysis, balance sheet ratios

Note: Looking for immediate joiners.

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