Ernst & Young

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 our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

We are currently seeking professionals to strengthen our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. Our FAAS team consists of a group of experts who’s day-to-day activities exist in supporting fast growing companies to take the next step. In this dynamic environment, we help companies prepare their financial statements (standalone and consolidated) as well as any other financial reports for Management or Group Reporting purposes. Next to this, our team offers technical accounting advice to different entities. Large, multinational companies as well as financial institutions, e.g. Banks, count on our teams to analyze how major transactions would influence their financial statements. As a FAAS professional you will have a great opportunity to expand your technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge and skills, work on different projects and frequently work with other service lines. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the FAAS team during a time of exciting growth. You can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You will be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us. Sounds interesting?

Your key responsibilities

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. You will provide accounting advisory services encompassing support in the implementation of new accounting standards, advice to clients -including financial institutions- or teams on complex accounting matters; improvement of reporting processes such as fast close and business intelligence projects; GAAP conversion and implementation; on call financial reporting advice; accounting/reporting processes and controls support assistance. That means you need to think outside the box, be creative and solutions oriented, challenge existing practices and be adaptable to change. As you build your knowledge and experience, you will become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries. 

Skills and attributes for success

• Collaborating effectively with Seniors and Managers at the planning, execution and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements 
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring deliverables are of a high quality according to EY standards
• Fostering an efficient, innovative and team-oriented working environment by maintaining cooperative relationships that lead to open communications and sharing of information
• Demonstrating positive attitude, professionalism, teamwork competences, and high level of self-motivation and desire to exceed expectations
• Illustrating critical thinking and ability to work in a multi-tasking and results-oriented working environment with keen attention to high quality and details
• Identifying and communicating relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client 
• Creating presentations and using technology to continually enhance service delivery

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Up to 2 years of working experience in consulting / audit services in relevant positions or a financial accounting/reporting role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any quantitative degree.
• Good understanding of accounting logic and ability to research IFRS technical issues
• Results-oriented approach with keen attention to high quality and accuracy and distinct willingness to learn
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Greek and English
• Flexibility to travel in accordance with client and other job requirements both locally and internationally (travelling is subject to Covid-19 limitations).

Ideally you will also have

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any quantitative degree.
• Professional accountancy qualification or working towards gaining one (ACCA, ACA, CFA, SOEL) 

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 
• Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.
• Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
• 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.
• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
• Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Apply now.

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