Senior / Manager Consultant IFRS - FAAS - Sector Focus Industries 1

Senior / Manager Consultant IFRS – Brussels

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. This is what makes us different, and renders working here a unique, lifetime experience.

The opportunity

We are looking to strengthen our Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (“FAAS”) team with experienced profiles. The FAAS team consists of a group of experts in the following areas:

• Accounting excellence: IFRS, IPSAS, ESA, Belgian GAAP;
• Consolidation plus mergers and acquisitions: carve-out, IPO support consolidation, integration assistance;
• Management reporting: dashboards, closing process, cost accounting, cash flow analysis;
• Public sector: finance and controlling, management performance, operations performance.

Through this vacant position we envision to recruit experienced profiles to work specifically on accounting excellence. Our team is active in the Diegem, Antwerp and Ghent office allowing you to work in a flexible manner.

Job content

As a competent expert in IFRS you will join a team of IFRS professionals, mainly focused on IFRS conversion projects. In these projects we support our clients with the conversion of their local GAAP figures into IFRS figures. A typical project consist of performing IFRS technical analysis, calculation of the IFRS adjustments and development of the first IFRS financial statements. In addition to this, our team is advising clients on how to implement new IFRS standards and analyze how new transactions are to be accounted for following the IFRS rules.

We are currently looking to welcome an experienced profile within our team. Someone with a hands-on approach that can assist in performing not only technical analysis, but also the practical calculations and drafting of financial reports. Our IFRS team is actively contributing to the training of both colleagues and clients. Therefore a part of your job would also be to provide such IFRS trainings internally as well as externally.

Your profile

We recruit and develop experts who are motivated to learn, enthusiast about sharing their knowledge in teams and make a meaningful impact on our society by creating a better working world. Therefore, the ideal candidate has intellectual curiosity, strong analytical and entrepreneurial skills, and attention to details that allow us to look beyond the numbers and help our clients to address complex problems.

• You have a Master Degree and 2 – 5 years of experience in a domain relevant to IFRS;
• You are fluent in Dutch or French with a very good knowledge of English;
• You are a born team player, stress-resistant and results-oriented;
• Your work style is pragmatic and hands-on;
• You will work from one of our offices (Diegem, Antwerp or Ghent) but are flexible to work at clients sites as well;
• You have a good knowledge of the IFRS standards and BEGAAP accounting;
• You have a passion for IFRS and are willing to continuously keep your knowledge up to date with the new evolvements.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers.  Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most. 

• Mobility package - You’ll be able to opt-in for the mobility budget. In return for giving up your (right to a) company car, you’ll receive a monthly budget from EY as compensation. This budget will allow you to use your employer-provided compensation for alternative transportation means or similar benefits, incl. reimbursement of housing costs (on condition you live within 10km of your main place of employment).
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.

• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.  
• Artificial Intelligence – stay up to date with the latest AI trends through our extensive training opportunities and integrated AI systems. You’ll learn how to leverage AI in a smart and efficient way in your day-to-day work, while developing skills to identify, quantify and track value creation when integrating AI into client environments. 
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.  
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.