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Associate -ASA

Consulting

Requisition # GGN00428

Post Date Dec 28, 2020

ASA (AccountSupport Associate) – Associate

The ASA role improves account team efficiency and effectiveness through the performance of key project management and coordination activities.

There are following types of technical services offered by Consulting:

• Risk

• Performance Improvement

ASA team helps in account coordination, project management, financial analysis, data compliance requirements and other miscellaneous administrative tasks that do not require client-serving technical judgment related to above service lines.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Associates with expertise in accounts support skills to join our ASA Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your keyresponsibilities

• To support onshoreAccount Support Associates and Consulting engagement teams onengagement management and coordination activities, to minimize the time spentby the technical team on those tasks

• To enhance the servicelevels provided by the Consulting technical team by ensuring highestand best use of technical resources, enhancing quality and timeliness ofengagement, and standardizing procedures

• Assist Onshore ASA /Team with engagement economics matters (e.g., hours/budgets/estimates tocomplete, fees, billings, reconciliations, Work in process-WIPs); collaboratewith Financial Management Associate (FMA)

• Work on tools likeMMT, EY Delivers and SharePoint etc.

• Work with engagementteam to book staff on ARMS or Retain per the bi-annual Resource allocationprocess

• Act as a central pointof contact for the assigned engagement(s)

• Interface regularlywith engagement personnel, develop strong working relationships and leverageinformation gained to anticipate client needs

• Be knowledgeable aboutthe services the engagement provides and utilize that knowledge to makesuggestions and/or recommendations

• Frequent communicationand translation with German onshore/ clients required.

• Assist with ad-hocproject work at the request of the account teams

Skills andattributes for success

• ASAs enhance servicedelivery by ensuring that deadlines are met, the project is efficientlymanaged, and there is proactive coordination /communication

• Provide supportto Consulting technical team members

• Assist with mattersrelated to fees and billings, invoicing, budgets

• Ensure proper andefficient team communications

• Perform non-technicalplanning and organizational tasks for the account

• Ensure that allrequired documentation is filed and archived

• Support efforts todevelop and maintain client relationships

• Reporting and preparingDashboards for client team including senior leadership

• One-time tasks, ad hocreporting, etc.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Graduate, preferably B.Com/BBA/Economics Graduates (No post-graduation experience required)

• 0-2 years general business experience with an exposure to international work environment would be an advantage

• Written and verbal fluency in German (regular interaction required with German counterparts). Previous work exp preferred.

• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

• IT Skills - experience of using MS Office PC based system - Experience with MS Office suite (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook etc.) and windows-based PC.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional, confident and outgoing

• Robust and resilient disposition

• Ability to function as part of a team

• Organised and self-disciplined

• Calm and capable of juggling conflicting demands on time and of prioritising effectively

• High degree of accuracy

• Confident to deal with senior level contacts, internally and externally

What we look for

• Strong communication skills

• Strong attention to detail even when dealing with routine tasks

• Ability to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to ensure that work is of a consistently high standard

• Ability to multi-task projects and assignments in order of priority

• Team player with willing and enthusiastic approach

• Excellent interpersonal skills, internally and externally

• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, Strategy & transactions and Consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.