Employment:
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In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we 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. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is 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. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity Having the largest geographical footprint in the MENA region, EY is perfectly placed to help the multitude of government entities and businesses change their accounting standards to the latest IPSAS standards. We’re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Your key responsibilities • You’ll make a technical contribution to clients in a lead role in both financial and non- financial service sectors. • You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex assurance procedures, supervise junior team members and help define strategy. Working under the supervision of an assurance manager and senior manager, you’ll also help execute our work and present findings to the client. • 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. • 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 • Professional qualification in a related field, such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CFA, CFE • Experience working with government entities and IPSAS • Management experience including leading teams, delegation, mentoring, performance reviews and counselling employees • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, in both English and Arabic • Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies • Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary Ideally you’ll also have • Track record with a leading consulting firm 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 as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. • If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you. 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: • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More
