The opportunity
Our MENA based EY Member Firms are seeking qualified accountants with deep knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including controls design and implementation, and remediation of deficiencies.
You will work with a broad range of companies with various reporting requirements, and at various stages in their ICFR lifecycle, including working with companies which are subject to local ICFR rules in MENA, US SOX reporting requirements, and UK SOX / Corporate Reform.
In this role you will contribute to the positive impacts observed by companies which have implemented effective internal controls including :
You will have significant interaction with senior company management teams. In your role, you will be contributing to building trust in investor reporting and capital markets.
In return, our MENA based EY Member Firms will provide access to growing, global and innovative projects and high-profile transactions to support a sound and exciting development and growth journey.
This opportunity will provide extensive experience in working with a range of MENA and EY colleagues from the global network.
Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Manager / Manager you’ll be responsible for coaching and developing the team and manage ICFR related engagements end-to-end, while collaborating with management, external auditors and other EY service lines to create value for clients.
In addition, you will identify and communicate accounting & reporting trends and developments relevant to clients. You will consult with appropriate resources to solve complex internal controls issues for clients and participate in sales of new ICFR work.
As a Senior Manager / Manager, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients with their unique ICFR and reporting needs.
Skills and attributes for success
Pro- activity, accountability, and results- driven people will flourish in this dynamic environment. Understanding client’s needs and connecting this with EY solutions to create value for clients.
Being a trusted advisor and equipped with a ICFR mindset to identify and evaluate financial reporting risks and the ability to problem solve how to address those risks efficiently and effectively for our clients.
Dealing with competing priorities, delivering to challenging deadlines, understanding how to manage resources, and communicating effectively are key skills.
This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.
To qualify for the role, you must have
Ideally, you’ll also have
What we look for
We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally.
You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation and new solutions as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.
Most importantly, you will have a global mindset and bring this to your teams and engagements.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
Plus, we offer a growth journey which will drive significant opportunities for you with :