Career Counselor

Overview

EYFR - Senior / AM / Manager - FAAS - job post. Location information and application steps are included in the original description. This section summarizes the role and purpose of FAAS within EY.

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. Join Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance to assist clients with accounting and financial reporting challenges and to help build a stronger and more efficient finance function.

Your key responsibilities

• 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 root causes, providing solutions, and supporting the implementation of proposed solutions.
• Leverage analytical or digital techniques to drive value, produce meaningful business information, and highlight potential areas of non-compliance or anomalies.
• Assess the requirements of accounting standards, determine change impact, and consider implementation implications for clients.
• Contribute to planning and execution of project delivery and business development activities, including development of proposals and ensuring compliance with quality and risk management requirements.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on significant industry advancements to keep clients at the forefront of leading practices.
• Create deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations while maintaining EY's high-quality standards.
• Engage with client personnel at appropriate levels, deliver quality work products and client services, and develop long-term client relationships.
• Develop relationships across EY practices to serve client needs and participate in business development, including proposal development and client relationship management.
• Coach and counsel junior team members and help develop a positive learning culture.

You will be closely participating in business development activities, understand the client's industry, and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical developments.

Note: The opportunity emphasizes finance and accounting advisory work, with attention to regulatory changes and adoption of new accounting standards.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proactivity, accountability and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, allocate resources effectively, and communicate clearly.
• Flawless English communication; Arabic is desirable but not mandatory.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience managing teams and working on multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing abilities to support the team.
• Ability to lead engagements and deliver quality results on time.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelors in Accounting / Finance or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA or equivalent.
• 3–7 years in a Big 4 environment with significant experience with Banks and other financial service sector clients.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS and its application in financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience addressing complex accounting issues and developing accounting papers, including revenue recognition, financial instruments, and IFRS compliance.
• Preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements and accounting policies 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. Effective communication, leadership, and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer you

EY supports you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences. We offer a flexible environment and a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. If you need disability-related adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

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