Assistant Director -TAS Operations

Job description

TAS Operations – Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) – Operations Leader

GDS is EY's global client service delivery vehicle and is founded on an extended teaming model. With operations across the globe, GDS offers seamless services to 80 countries through its "high performing teams".

GDS India has won several Global HR awards for its people practices: ranked first in the "Dream Companies to Work”. For the sixth consecutive year, we've been ranked as the "Best Place to Work for" in the “Great Place to Work” survey.

GDS TAS has been one of the fastest growing services, delivering Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Finance and Strategy services to clients around the world.

GDS TAS professionals work as an extended team to global TAS practices. They deliver insights, analytics and advice to our clients on strategies to raise, invest, preserve and optimize their capital.

The opportunity

 

The incumbent would be responsible for managing multiple operations-related functions within TAS team in GDS. The role will focus on reporting and monitoring metrics and other data requirements around business performance. The person would work closely with the GDS TAS leadership, and other parts of the TAS organization to produce relevant measures of TAS performance. In addition, it is a requirement that the role provides project management support around various department-wide initiatives including coordination with various support functions within the organization.

Your key responsibilities

 

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Responsible for Management reporting and budgeting for the team across centres 

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Analysing management information, BU trends to provide meaningful insights

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Develop relevant business monitoring and management insight using KPIs and other measures 

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Manage the entire operations including planning, design and implementing various initiatives, policies and procedures that help the TAS team enhance productivity, efficiency and quality of its services

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Provide inputs for key strategy implementation

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Point of contact for implementation of organization wide initiatives

 

Skills and attributes for success

 


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Must be able to work with / influence, wherever required, people at all levels in the organization

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Must be able to set and meet deadlines 

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Incumbent would routinely be faced with challenges that have not been encountered previously and must consider various possible courses of action before taking or recommending further steps

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Proficient in managing a team of about 7-10 experienced resources

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Ability to handle senior stakeholders 

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Strong analytical skills /knowledge of tool sets. 

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 Excellent data aggregation, management and synthesis skills

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Strong time management and organizational skills.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Ability to prioritize, drive and adapt to change quickly in a fast paced environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

 


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Chartered Accountant/ Master’s in business administration

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11-14+ years in organizational support/analytics

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Demonstrated ability to execute against project plans and expectations

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Demonstrated ability to interact with leadership, stakeholders and constituents

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Professional services firm work experience

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:

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

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Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

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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, transaction and advisory 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 andcreativefreedom to make things better.Whenever you join, however long you stay, theexceptionalEY 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.

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

Join us in building a better working world. 

Qualification/Experience :

·   CA/ MBA with +10 years of experience in Best Practice off shoring companies/Transaction Support/ Statutory Audit work /Financial Reporting and Analysis, experience preferable with a Big 4 auditing firm / leading best practices BPOs
·  High energy with good people management and project management skills
·  Advanced understanding of accounting concepts and good analytical skills. 
·  Proven experience in interacting with senior management of clients