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EY GDS - Assurance FAAS - Manager - Real Estate Valuations
About Global Delivery Services
Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.
Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.
Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.
Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Valuation team within EY Global Delivery Services (GDS). The role sits within the Real Estate Valuation capability, supporting primarily EY Germany’s audit (Ch1) engagements and other EY member firms as well.
You will work closely with onshore valuation teams in Germany, contributing to high‑quality real estate valuation analysis that supports audit procedures under IFRS and local GAAPs.
Key responsibilities
- Perform and support a wide range of real estate and property valuation exercises, including valuation of operating and investment properties, valuation of assets acquired in M&A transactions, impairment testing, and valuations for audit and financial reporting purposes.
- Contribute to real estate advisory work such as financial analysis, cash-flow modelling, single asset and portfolio modelling, analytical model reviews, market research, and appraisal reviews.
- Conduct market research and analyse real estate documentation, including lease agreements, building/site plans, third‑party appraisal reports, and financing or mortgage documents. Prepare clear, concise, and well‑structured working papers.
- Take responsibility for the planning, coordination, and delivery of assigned engagements, ensuring adherence to EY’s quality standards, documentation protocols, and review expectations.
- Apply strong technical understanding of valuation methodologies, ensuring robust, defensible, and audit ready outputs.
- Work collaboratively with Germany FAAS valuation teams and other EY member firms, demonstrating ownership of quality, timelines and expectations.
- Opportunities to simultaneously work on business valuation exercises and expand respective skillset
- Support valuations relating to Purchase Price Allocation (IFRS 3), Lease Accounting (IFRS 16), Fair Value Measurement (IFRS 13), and other relevant audit procedures.
- Develop, refine, and review valuation models of varying complexity for international portfolios across different asset classes.
- Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching and performance feedback to junior colleagues; contribute to goal setting, development discussions and team capability building within GDS.
What we look for
- Bachelor/master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Real estate, Engineering, or an MBA from a recognised institution.
- 4-8 years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 2 years specifically in real estate valuation.
- Strong understanding of real estate valuation techniques, including DCF, NPV, yield/cap‑rate analysis, income and market approaches, and awareness of real estate regulatory and fiscal environments.
- Experience in business valuation, real estate advisory, acquisitions due diligence, asset management, or related areas is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German or French language skills are advantageous for cross-border collaboration but not mandatory.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (modelling) and strong working knowledge of PowerPoint; familiarity with real estate databases, valuation software or industry data sources is preferred.
- Ability to work across multiple areas when required, including transaction support, financial reporting, and internal quality reviews.
- Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a professional attitude and strong analytical capability. Membership of RICS or equivalent professional bodies will be an advantage.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
- Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
- Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
- People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.
- Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.
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