Manager, Accounting and IFRS Advisory, FAAS, Rapid Innovation, Pakistan

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and our clients look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency. We are 79,000+ professionals based worldwide across 150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on the fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework.

The opportunity

We are expanding our Accounting and IFRS advisory practice in the MENA region and looking for talented professionals with a strong background in financial statement preparation, carve-out statements, accounting IFRS support on specific transactions and scenarios. The role will be based in our Rapid Innovations which is the Center of Excellence and will support the client engagements across the MENA region.

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible for effectively engaging with clients and executing engagements under the supervision of Senior Managers/Partners. You will be engaged in Client Engagements in the following areas:

• Financial statement preparation in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulatory guidelines
• Applying IFRS to complex transactions and scenarios
• Preparing financial information for submission to the management and regulators
• Preparing carve-out financial statements
• Preparing management reports (including reporting templates)

You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations, and discussions with the client.

Moreover, you will assist Partners with business development proposals on existing / new clients along with driving innovation in service delivery; ensure delivery is in line with firm’s Quality and Risk management requirements/expectations. Further, you will be responsible to assist Managers/Partners in developing/refreshing methodologies related to our existing/new solutions. You must contribute to various firm wide initiatives like learning and development (L&D) programs, campus recruitment, knowledge sharing, practice development and growth under guidance of Managers.

You also must take up project execution responsibility in a team or individually as per requirements and work plan, review work done by sub-ordinates (if any) and provide qualitative inputs before submission of deliverables to seniors/client due to sensitive information towards EY code of conduct, values, and quality standards.

Skills and attributes for success

Pro- activity, accountability, and result- 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

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting & financial management
• Minimum of eight years experience for Manager role in financial consulting
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or MBA in Finance
• Big4 firm experience is advantageous.
• Practical experience relating to the preparation of the financial statements, statutory reporting, application of IFRS, financial information preparation for management and for regulatory submission, etc.
• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East as per the project requirements
• Flexibility to work in teams with diverse background
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and writing).

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 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.

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