Financial Accounting Advisor

About the role

EY's FAAS team supports fast-growing companies in preparing standalone and consolidated financial statements and other management or group reporting reports, and gives technical accounting advice to large multinational companies and financial institutions such as banks. The Financial Accounting Advisor works on varied projects, often with other service lines, in a hybrid setting in Athens.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and advise clients, including financial institutions, on complex accounting matters
• Improve reporting processes such as fast close and business intelligence projects
• GAAP conversion and implementation
• On-call financial reporting advice and support for accounting and reporting processes and controls

Required profile

• Experience in consulting or audit services in relevant positions, or in a financial accounting/reporting role
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or another quantitative degree
• Good understanding of accounting logic and ability to research IFRS technical issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Greek and English
• Ideal but not required: Master's degree and a professional accountancy qualification or studies towards one (ACCA, ACA, CFA, SOEL)

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Collaboration with managers and senior managers, and in multi-disciplinary teams
• Critical thinking, multitasking and attention to detail
• Use of AI tools and technology to improve service delivery

What we offer

• Unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, with coaching, feedback and certification support
• Access to GenAI tools and a competitive rewards package depending on experience
• Private health and life insurance, income protection and a benefits club card
• Flexible hybrid working, short Fridays, Flex Day and Together Day
• Volunteerism and sustainability initiatives