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 We are looking to strengthen our team of advisors in the Finance domain, wherein we provide F&A thought leadership, create innovative solutions for future – state finance functions and collaborate with clients CFOs on their transformation journeys.
Your key responsibilities As Assistant Manager or Manager, you'll make a technical contribution to clients in a lead role, primarily for our telecommunication, media and technology clients, as well as clients in other sectors. You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex advisory engagements, supervise junior team members and help define strategy. Working under the supervision of an assurance leader, you'll also help execute our work and present findings to the client.
You will co-innovate and lead transformation agendas for our key clients, develop industry specific finance and accounts offerings and lead new client engagements, including client workshops, opportunity identification, proposal development and delivery. You will also recommend and develop leading / future state target operating models, develop strong client relationships, drive client dialogue and shape and deliver value – led finance projects, while documenting best-in-class Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policy documents for our leading clients.
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
Bachelors degree in a related field
Skills and capabilities to re-imagine future of finance and design best in class F&A processes for global clients
At least two years of work experience with a leading digital consulting business
Experience in finance process transformation, business process automation, process improvement and data analytics, specifically you must have led at least two F&A transformation projects
Experience shaping large scale digital finance transformations. You should be well versed with Industry digital F&A technologies and leading tools, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics and have a proven track record of implementing digital finance solutions
Experience in process diagnostic, recommendation, documentation and implementation of leading process and procedures for finance and accounts functions, including Procure to Pay (P2P), Record to Report (R2R), planning and budgeting, credit and collection, treasury and taxation
Experience in the telecommunication and / or media sectors
Understanding of Q&RM procedures
Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
Ideally you’ll also have
Experience in the MENA region
Proficiency in the Arabic language
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.
What working at EY offers
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
