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The opportunity
Join Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance and you will assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function.
The Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team works with businesses and finance teams to address the risks of accounting, financial reporting and regulatory issues. FAAS teams serve as trusted advisors, both practical and innovative, to help our clients navigate through accounting and financial reporting challenges driven by the changing economic and regulatory environment.
You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. 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.
Your key responsibilities
MENA Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) focus on Financial Services sector (Banks, Investment Companies and Funds), you’ll be a key member of the team, committed to support FAAS executives in building and maintaining relationships with clients and other service lines in EY. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and provide alternative viewpoints. Leveraging off our delivery tools and service enablers, you’ll assist to plan and execute projects and play a key role in the successful delivery of services to our clients.
As the market develops and financial reporting requirements evolve at a rapid rate, there has also been an increasing focus on technology or digital innovations to unlock potential as well as further optimise the finance operations in this changing environment.
We are looking for motivated individuals who can independently execute assignments related to Financial Reporting’s, Finance process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness including re-engineering of processes, support finance automations to improve the quality and timeliness of financial reporting and adoption of new accounting standards to drive compliance to reporting requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform review and analysis to identify improvement opportunities related to finance processes, automation, financial reporting, controls and governance. This includes identifying and organising findings from the review, analysing their root causes, providing solutions to the findings as well as supporting the implementation of proposed solutions
- Leverage on analytical or digital techniques to perform analysis to drive value and provide meaningful business information effectively, including highlighting potential areas of non-compliance or anomalies
- Assess the requirements of accounting standards, the corresponding change impact and implementation considerations for clients
- Contribute to the planning and execution of project delivery as well as business development related activities including development of proposals and ensuring compliance with quality and risk management requirements
- Conduct research and benchmarking on significant industry advancements to ensure our clients stay at the forefront of leading practices in the field.
- Create necessary deliverables that surpass client expectations while maintaining EY's high-quality standards.
- Engage and establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels, consistently deliver quality work products and client services.
- Develop and maintain long term client relationships and networks, develop relationships with members across EY practices to serve client needs.
You will be closely participating in business development activities including development of proposals for client and establishing and maintaining relationships with client management whilst understanding the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends and new technical and industry developments.
With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. Working closely with colleagues, you'll determine whether the work plan is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture, will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.
Skills and attributes for success
- Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment.
- Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills.
- Flawless communication skills in English. Arabic is desirable but not mandatory.
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
- Experience of managing teams and working on multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Exhibit strong skills in team collaboration and knowledge sharing to effectively manage and support the team.
- Ability to lead engagement and work with the team to submit quality deliverables within deadlines
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelors in Accounting / Finance, or a related field.
- Relevant and valid professional qualification such as CA, ACCA or equivalent.
- At least 3-7 years within a Big 4 environment with significant experience with Banks and other financial service sector clients
- In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their application in financial reporting and analysis.
- Proficiency in addressing complex accounting issues and develop accounting papers, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, and compliance with IFRS standards.
- Preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements, Finance and accounting policy and procedures.
- Ability to travel (0-50%)
What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.
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. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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