Hong Kong Graduate Program – Staff Accountant/Staff Associate (for applicants graduating outside Hong Kong)

Hong Kong Graduate Program – Staff Accountant/Staff Associate (for applicants graduating in Hong Kong)
Who we are 
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services. Worldwide, our 235,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

Assurance
1. Audit
2. Financial Accounting Advisory Services
3. Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services
4. Climate Change and Sustainability Services
5. IDNET Data Support
 Advisory
1. Actuarial Services
2. Advisory Consultant Program
3. Performance Improvement
4. Risk
5. Cyber Security
People Advisory Services   Tax
1. Corporate Tax
2. International Tax Services
3. US Tax
Transaction Advisory Services
1. Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
2. Valuation & Business Modeling
3. Transaction Support

Assurance   
1. Audit   
Background   Assurance professionals play a vital role in the economy by providing companies, investors and regulators with confidence about the validity of financial statements, business-critical information or processes. But assurance skills are not limited to audit or to finance. Assurance professionals also help clients make informed decisions about environmental policies, governance and management systems and fraud investigation. Our services include auditing, financial accounting advisory service, and fraud investigation and disputes services.
Responsibilities
• Examine a company’s financial statement and test their reliability
• Get to know the business and assess processes/controls used to produce the financial statement
• Understand business drivers, associated risks and their potential effect on financial statement accounts
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in all disciplines
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (for all Assurance positions); conversational Japanese (for Japan desk positions)
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

2. Financial Accounting Advisory Services  
Background   Within EY Assurance service line, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) professionals provide advisory services encompassing accounting and regulatory support on accounting change and special matters, accounting processes and controls support (remediation, long-term contract accounting and cost accounting), GAAP conversion and implementation, IPO and other public offering assistance, on call financial reporting advice, and transaction accounting and financial reporting assistance (purchase price allocation). 
Responsibilities
• Perform research on key accounting topics, market and regulatory related matters to support our services in advisory project
• Perform financial, cash flow and income statement diagnosis and analysis to highlight key impact arising from applying a new accounting or regulatory requirements and provide insight and recommendations to help our client to reduce the impact
• Prepare training material for facilitation of client training
• Handling client’s enquiry and provide advice to resolve any issues our client’s encountered
• Provide business process and control related advice associated with accounting and regulatory change
• Work with other advisory teams in delivering finance and regulatory related aspect of finance transformation type of project
• Discuss moderately complex accounting with the engagement team and client management. Analyze evidence, reach conclusions, interpret and apply standards, and identify non-compliance while applying a balanced view of all client matters
• Provide technical support to our audit team in relation to complex accounting issues and regulatory reporting
Requirements
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in any discipline
• A good understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua will be an advantage)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Familiar with SFC and or HKMA requirements are beneficial

3. Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS) 
Background   Our Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS) professionals assist clients to deal with complex issues related to fraud, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance and business disputes. As a FIDS Staff Accountant, you will technically contribute to client engagements and internal projects. You will assist clients to conduct independent internal investigations and participate in forensic accounting matters to analyze complex financial transactions and accounting irregularities. Working under the supervision of seniors and managers, you will help execute our investigation and engagement work steps. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you will escalate issues as appropriate.
Responsibilities
• Work on engagement teams that assist in performing fraud investigations, forensic accounting engagements and financial and economic damages analyses
• Review accounting records and financial transaction documentation, prepare working papers, participate in interviews and inform seniors and managers of the engagement status
• Prepare analyses that will be part of the client deliverables
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and legal counsel
• Stay informed on business/economic developments and their impact to the client
• Work effectively as a team member – sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on the progress
• Build strong internal relationships within the Assurance Services practice and across other services
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related major
• 0-1 year of relevant experience
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• Result-oriented with an attention to details
• Creativeness and ability to think outside the box
• Willingness to travel
• Substantial knowledge of PC-based tools, including spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and databases (Microsoft Access)
• High performers (i.e., exceeding expectation ratings) and professional accountancy certifications preferred 

4. Climate Change & Sustainability Services 
Background   Our global, multidisciplinary teams equipped with assurance, tax, transactions and advisory services, works with a dedicated team on climate change and sustainability knowledge and experience in a wide range of industries. This team combination provides clients with tailored services supported by the EY global methodologies to address issues related to their specific needs.  
Responsibilities
• Assist project manager(s) in delivering consultancy services (sustainability reporting and assurance, sustainability risk and governance management, carbon, waste and water management, sustainable supply chain risk management, responsible finance)
• Carry out onsite assessment for various consultancy services
• Liaise with client and maintain client relationships
• Assist in the promotion of new services and the development of new business opportunities
• Perform ad hoc tasks assigned by the team
Requirements
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in any discipline
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in key areas, such as: CSR/sustainability reporting and assurance, sustainability strategy and planning, carbon measurement and management, carbon trading, sustainability in supply chain, responsible investment, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), green finance, and accounting
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent command of written and spoken Chinese and English, fluent Mandarin is highly preferred
• Ability in Chinese inputting will be an advantage
• Experience in data analytics will be an advantage
• Travelling to mainland China may be required

5. IDNET Data Support 
Background   The role of IDNET Data Support, based in Hong Kong, will be responsible for supporting services of data analytics by the Assurance practice, working as part of a broader, client facing team. The main focus of the role will be efficiently delivering a range of standard data analytics to audit teams using pre-defined techniques. 
Responsibilities
• Transform and validate a variety of client financial and non-financial data for use in our standard audit analytical procedures
• Collaborate with audit teams and clients, and create values for audit engagements using data analytical tools
• Identify, investigate, recommend and implement resolutions for data related issues (completeness, accuracy)
• Coordinate work on a portfolio of engagements to meet deadlines
• Identify and leverage opportunities for efficiencies in our internal processes
• Develop your data handling, analytical and client systems skills on broad range of systems and scenarios
Requirements
• Ability to form productive working relationships with internal clients
• Attention to detail in investigating, communicating and solving problems in relation to data and processes
• Willingness to learn and develop your current data transformation and analysis skills
• Ability to deal well with pressurized situations such as frequent deadlines
• Ability to manage time effectively including when working with many tasks
• Competent report writing and presentation skills
• Experience of data transformation and/or analysis is preferred (preferably involving financial and/or process data)
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and all MS Office Suite products is preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Access/MS SQL Server/SQL Server Integration Services is preferred
• Experience with and understanding of financial data is preferred

Advisory 
1. Actuarial 
Background   The Actuarial Services provides actuarial consulting services to clients throughout Asia. Their team with experienced accountants and other professionals on a variety of assignments, including merger & acquisition (M&A) support, audits, and financial management process improvement.
Responsibilities
• Provide consulting services and supporting audits and related services to Life Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance as well as Pension clients in the region
• Involve substantial contact with clients and teamwork with other professionals in other countries. Assignments will include reviews of regulatory, International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) and various GAAP actuarial items for a wide range of insurance products, M&A due diligence, risk management and consulting advice in a variety of areas
• Manage project schedules and work of service team members
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Actuarial or related major
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

2. Advisory Consultant Program (ACP) 
Background  
EY’s Advisory practice has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated consultants to join our Advisory Consultant Program (ACP). Professionals entering the ACP enjoy opportunities to serve diverse clients across multiple practices, while being provided learning, experiences and coaching to develop core consulting skills. ACP consultants help our clients evaluate their business processes / functions and recommend areas for greater efficiency. Professionals may be deployed on engagements across the following competencies: Finance, Customer, People and Organizational Change, Strategy, Operations, Risk, Data and Analytics, Technology Enablement and Delivery, IT Transformation, and Information/Cyber Security.  
Responsibilities
• Understanding and documenting clients’ business processes and requirements, performing root cause analysis, developing business cases and interviewing various resources to gather required information
• Establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently delivering quality client services. Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client’s business
• Demonstrating the ability to digest, incorporate and leverage new knowledge. Possessing good business acumen. Remaining current on new developments in advisory services, capabilities and industry knowledge
• Taking full responsibility for tasks, including consistent self-review of work to identify and improve an approach for producing high quality work products, while working under supervision
Requirements
• Bachelor/ Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Math or a related field of study.
• Desire to work in consulting demonstrated by relevant course work, interest or internship experience
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in a professional environment
• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Willing and able to learn and work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Integrity within a professional environment

3. Performance Improvement 
Background 
Our Performance Improvement team is all about helping clients improve security and efficiency, while also reducing their costs. We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and process efficiency services in experienced areas like finance, customer, supply chain, operations, IT, people and organizational management.  
Responsibilities
• Build productive working relationships with client personnel
• Perform daily fieldwork, inform supervisors of the engagement status
• Understand and execute advisory services procedures including client interviews, problem analysis, and advanced fact gathering
• Commit to developing knowledge; Use technology to learn, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery
• Build strong internal relationships with EY Advisory Services and with other service lines across the organization
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree with an emphasis on Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Engineering
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

4. Risk
Background   Risk management protects business performance and contributes to sustainability in results. It’s about achieving a clear understanding of risks and developing plans to manage them. As part of our team of risk professionals, you will work with multinational businesses and public sector organizations to develop and integrate, holistic approach to risk and control. Underpinning our risk capabilities are our strengths and skills in day-to-day operations, management and strategic decision-making. These skills are concentrated in the four supporting areas of:
• People and organizational change
• IT advisory
• Strategic direction
• Program management
Responsibilities
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Help prepare for meetings with client management teams and participate in these meetings
• Help prepare reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Build strong internal relationships with EY Advisory Services and with other service lines across the organization
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree with an emphasis on Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Engineering
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

5. Cyber Security
Background 
Cyber threats, social media, mobile, cloud, data leakage, privacy and continuity of the business as usual require heavy security measures and become more and more critical in the real business world of the digital era. As a cyber security associate, you will involve in the consulting or solution implementation services for our clients and support the clients in their desire to protect and enable the business. You will belong to an international connected team of specialists helping our clients with their most complex information security needs and contributing toward their business resilience. You will be working with our Advanced Security Centers to access the most sophisticated tools available to fight against cybercrime. 
Responsibilities 
Provide cyber security consulting and implementation services to clients in the following areas:
• Cyber security transformation and governance
• Identity and access management
• Cyber threat management and security analytics
• Data protection
• Resilience
Conduct the following types of work in cyber security domain:
• Pitch deck and proposal drafting
• Cyber security strategy and roadmap development
• Proposal and project management
• Current state analysis, gap analysis and future state design
• Process integration design
• Architecture design
• Solution implementation
• Training and workshop
Requirements
• University graduates or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related disciplines
• Interested in technology and cyber security industry
• Understand of concepts about Information Technology is an advantage but not a must
• Strong Analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and Enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese. Mandarin is an advantage

People Advisory Services  
Background   
With so many offerings, you have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.   
Responsibilities
• Prepare international assignment-related calculations such as tax cost projections, tax equalization calculations, and hypothetical tax calculations.
• Coordinate the delivery of various global mobility and other tax services offered by the firm in a proactive manner that meets/exceeds client expectations
• Perform engagement management activities including billing, scheduling, performance evaluations, mentoring, managing client expectations, and identifying additional client needs/EY opportunities
• Assist manager/senior by drafting responses, participating in the proposal process, and identifying new business opportunities
• Establish/maintain long-term collaborative relationships with our clients and internal colleagues
• Develop the client’s understanding of Hong Kong and foreign personal tax, compensation and payroll issues and proactively explain implications of recent law changes
• Possess and continually increase understanding of complex expatriate tax issues
• Conduct/review research on various topics such as technical or treaty interpretation/application, regulatory issues
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related major
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

Tax   
1. Corporate Tax    
Background   The Tax department provides quality services in many industries. We help our clients understand and manage their tax compliance and reporting obligations responsibly and proactively. We help them assess, improve and monitor their tax function’s processes, controls and risk management and maintain effective relationships with the tax authorities.   
Responsibilities
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance work for clients
• Maintain continuous interaction with clients, manage expectations and ensure outstanding client service
• Team with tax professionals to provide comprehensive tax services
• Determine all information required to ensure/complete accurate tax compliance products
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Engineering or related major
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

2. International Tax Services   
Background   As a member of staff within the international tax team, you’ll demonstrate an understanding of tax concepts and effectively apply your tax knowledge to client situations. You’ll provide a wide range of tax services for many of the world’s largest multinational corporations. You’ll help clients identify and address complex domestic and international tax issues and assists them in strategically aligning different areas of taxation.  
 Responsibilities
• Provide a wide range of tax services for multinational banks and financial institutions in multiple jurisdictions. Identify and address complex domestic and international tax issues and assists them in strategically aligning different areas of taxation.
• Provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties.
• Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to moderately complex situations
• Build strong internal relationships within the international tax team and across other services.
• Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance service delivery
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Engineering or related major
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese
• Strong analytical, teamwork and organizational skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm in the performance of responsibilities
• Permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or international graduate who is eligible for employment in Hong Kong

3. US Tax   
Background   As a member of the US Tax Services in International Tax department, you’ll make technical contributions to US tax compliance and tax advisory engagements.   
Responsibilities
• Prepare, with guidance, technically accurate reports and deliverables related to US domestic and international federal income tax advisory and compliance services
• Assist in file documentation and retention (file set-up, referencing, description of tax filing position taken, telephone conversation documentation, notes to reviewer, etc.)
• Perform basic research using appropriate tools, including legislation, databases and publications with guidance
• Communicate with the client for basic information requests as well as the relevant authorities, whenever the need arises
• Build strong internal relationships within International Tax and across other service lines
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related major (in either case, with an emphasis in US taxation)
• Professional accountancy qualification. AICPA preferable
• Positive attitude, willingness to stand up to challenges and good teaming spirits
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese

Transaction Advisory Services   
1. Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency   
Background   The right transaction can enhance an organization’s growth, competitiveness and profitability. As a transaction professional at Ernst & Young, you’ll help clients evaluate, structure and execute their most important deals. You’ll work in a dynamic, forward looking environment, in what is currently the only integrated global transaction business worldwide. You’ll have direct contact with clients and gain valuable experience across industries and geographies, learning from top minds in today’s transactions arena. We’ll help you achieve your potential by giving you leading professional development opportunities.   
Responsibilities
• Reviewing company’s financial status, preparing pre-liquidation forecast and prognosis of cash flow requirements
• Preparing comprehensive financial reviews of companies’ operations for the intention of securing investors, restructuring, disposing and recovering of assets
• Attending to legal proceedings, adjudicating of creditors’ claims, investigating into antecedent transactions
• Involved in day-to-day management of judicial management, receivership, agent for mortgagee-in possession, resolution planning, voluntary and compulsory liquidation engagement
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, law or a related field  
• 1 – 2 years professional audit experience, preferably with previous corporate restructuring exposure
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time
• Able to work under high pressure and adapt to a dynamic working environment
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese

2. Valuation and Business Modeling   
Background   
We are committed to delivering independent and objective business valuation services to a range of private and public companies in various industries in Hong Kong, Mainland China and throughout Asia. By identifying critical value and risk drivers, and determining the linkages that affect performance, we help our clients improve alignment between management decision-making, resource allocation, executive compensation and enterprise performance.   
Responsibilities
• Conduct equity research, industry research, management interviews and site visits; support managers by analyzing information obtained from various channels for use in the preparation of valuation reports
• Review and analyze valuation reports issued by other firms in order to assist audit teams on the projects associated with fair value measurements
• Appraise company or asset values using the income approach, market approach or asset-based approach for transaction, financial reporting or tax purposes
• Work closely with clients, targets and other professionals in the financial due diligence, legal, tax and valuation fields
Requirements
• Bachelor/Master’s degree in all disciplines (audit experience is a plus)
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Competent research skills and ability to analyze financial statements and forecasts
• Ability to assist with proposals
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese

3. Transaction Support   
Background   We are committed to delivering high quality transaction advisory services to private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers in various industries in Hong Kong, Mainland China and throughout Asia. By analyzing the financial and operational results of companies, we assist our clients to assess the performance of the companies and make appropriate decisions on each transaction.   
Responsibilities
• Prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation
• Perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information
• Assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
Requirements
• Bachelor degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Management or related disciplines (relevant experience is a plus)
• Strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills
• Good team player and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Competent research skills and ability to analyze financial statements and forecasts
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (fluency in Mandarin is a must)
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word knowledge