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About GDN India

Global Delivery Network India plays a vital role in supporting EY’s various service lines and business
operations across the world. It operates from 5 cities in India (Bangalore, Gurgaon, Trivandrum, Kochi
and Chennai) with a workforce of over 17,000 people.

About TAS

TAS helps businesses drive competitive advantage by proactively managing their capital agenda which
determines how they strategically raise, invest, preserve and optimize their capital.

Position Details:

Department : TAS GDS

Reporting to : Seniors / Assistant Managers as appropriate
Location : Gurgaon

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The role of a GDS Associate is to carry out routine substantive and controls-based procedures from
the GDS India offices supporting the various Global client serving audit teams mostly based in the
Americas & European countries. Key expectations for this role are to provide high quality results to
these multinational teams, often to a tight deadline.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities in the role of a Transaction

Advisory Services (TAS) Senior Analyst – Transaction Support:

 Analyzing financial and operational results of targets through the preparation of various
analysis by reviewing accounting records in German or English language.
 Assisting in preparing reports and schedules in German or English language
 Leading engagements with 1-3 staff members and effectively managing engagement to
closure.
 Demonstrate basic understanding of financial statements and any industry or sector.
 Be responsible for delivering highest quality on every task assigned in line with EY Global TAS
methodology and the expectations of Global TAS teams.
 Execute & document specific due diligence procedures as defined by the engagement
objectives and local team’s work step allocation.
 Work with the GDS and global team members to set goals and responsibilities.
 Developing/maintaining productive working relationships with EY offices globally. Directing the
progress of engagement work and informing supervisors of the engagement status.
  Managing own time to work on budgets and communicate progress against plan to
supervisors
 Contribute ideas for improvement by comparing efficiency of due diligence procedures
performed across different offices.
 Contributes to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and
optimism towards work challenges.
 Staying abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's
business
 Promote EY’s ethical and professional standards, including data confidentiality.
 Develop knowledge of use of EY technology and tools to continually learn, share knowledge
with team members, and enhance service delivery.

Qualification and Competencies:

 Language capability : German (De, lf B2 & C1/C2)

 1 to 5 yrs relevant work experience (in German language related role)
 B.Com / M.Com / similar post-graduation course in finance from a reputed institute
 Basic understanding of financial and accounting knowledge.
 Experience in external audit working and/or mergers and acquisitions transactions experience
or experience in the field of financial planning and analysis, and financial reporting is
preferred.
 Good written and oral communication skills.
 Good analytical and interpersonal skills.
 Strong drive to take new work initiative and ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
 Willingness to travel, when necessary
 Any graduate with German language expertise can apply.

EY GDS is an equal opportunity employer.

Our diversified offerings will provide right opportunities to you to develop your career through a broad
scope of engagements, mentoring, and learning and development. We develop outstanding leaders
who keep our promises, deliver exceptional services to all of our stakeholders, and play a critical role
in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities.