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Job Title Assistant Manager Manager

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From small businesses to some of the world's best-known brands, our clients across the MENA region 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 create value for clients and serve clients in the MENA region across a broad range of clients and industries. Our tailored services help build trust and confidence in investor reporting and capital markets through transparency, clarity, and consistency. The opportunityOur MENA based EY Member Firms are seeking qualified accountants with deep knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including controls design and implementation, and remediation of deficiencies. You will work with a broad range of companies with various reporting requirements, and at various stages in their ICFR lifecycle, including working with companies which are subject to local ICFR rules in MENA, US SOX reporting requirements, and UK SOX/Corporate Reform. In this role you will contribute to the positive impacts observed by companies which have implemented effective internal controls including: Improvements in the quality of financial reporting, as evidenced by a significant reduction in restatements.Strengthened corporate governance.Efficiencies in financial reporting.Increased comfort in annual reporting and increase in investor confidence.You will have significant interaction with senior company management teams.In your role, you will be contributing to building trust in investor reporting and capital markets. In return, our MENA based EY Member Firms will provide access to growing, global and innovative projects and high-profile transactions to support a sound and exciting development and growth journey. This opportunity will provide extensive experience in working with a range of MENA and EY colleagues from the global network. Your key responsibilitiesAs a Assistant Manager / Manageryou'll be responsible for coaching and developing the team and manage ICFR related engagements end-to-end, while collaborating with management, external auditors and other EY service lines to create value for clients. In addition, you will identify and communicate accounting & reporting trends and developments relevant to clients. You will consult with appropriate resources to solve complex internal controls issues for clients and participate in sales of new ICFR work. As a Assistant Manager / Manager, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients with their unique ICFR and reporting needs. Skills and attributes for successPro- activity, accountability, and results- driven people will flourish in this dynamic environment. Understanding client's needs and connecting this with EY solutions to create value for clients. Being a trusted advisor and equipped with a ICFR mindset to identify and evaluate financial reporting risks and the ability to problem solve how to address those risks efficiently and effectively for our clients. Dealing with competing priorities, delivering to challenging deadlines, 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 haveBachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Finance, Accounting, Engineering, and a professional qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA)At least five years of experience with ICFR either in an audit or advisory roleExperience designing, identifying, implementing, and testing controls related to business processes, group wide controls, and entity level controlsThe ability and willingness to travel within the Middle EastThe ability and willingness to amend working hours to match either MENA, UK, or US time zonesRecognised accountancy qualification (US CPA or equivalent)Experience leading on assurance engagements in Manager role or equivalentStrong communication and project management skillsIdeally, you'll also haveFour to six years of experience with a Big 4 accounting firmExperience auditing US-listed companies subject to internal controls complianceTechnical knowledge of PCAOB integrated audits and SEC ICFR related reporting requirementsExperience aggregating and evaluating deficiencies which rise to the level of significant deficiency or material weaknessExperience with significant deficiency and/or material weakness remediationExperience in accounting and reporting under US GAAP or IFRSExperience of working in a globally recognized accountancy practiceWhat we look forWe 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 and new solutions as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey. Most importantly, you will have a global mindset and bring this to your teams and engagements. What we offerWe 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 a growth journey which will drive significant opportunities for you with: 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 worldEY 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.

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