EYA GTH Manila Inc Looking for Manager/Senior Manager – External Audit, EY MENA Region at Bahrain ,  Beirut Full Time

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 they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures 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
EY MENA Region is looking for a Manager/Senior Manager to join the external Audit team to lead on complex audit engagements and support growth of the Audit business.
Your key responsibilities
As a Manager/Senior Manager, you will manage all financial and risk aspects of audit engagementsand communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates to complete to partners and clients. When required, you’ll execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the of the engagement. You’ll alsoAssist partners to generate new business opportunities and build client networks and relationships.
You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, you’ll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.
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

• Strong academic record, including a degree or accounting qualification and international qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA)
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
• At least eight years of professional experience in an audit, accounting, or finance role
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams
• Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS as well as US GAAP
• Experience of the risk-based audit process
• Knowledge of the use of audit tools and data analytic tools
• Coaching, mentoring, and counselling experience
• Fluent English and Arabic communication skills
• Effective presentation skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in the MENA region

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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