Consultant - FAAS - GIBS - Abu Dhabi

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 and the overall corporate governance frameworks for organizations. 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

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) support organizations through a diverse range of services that include internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), accounting and reporting, finance function transformation, transaction accounting, treasury, corporate governance, fixed assets, performance improvement and other services that help organizations navigate evolving business needs, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements.

Your key responsibilities

We are looking for talented professionals with an established experienced in ICFR, corporate governance, technical accounting and finance function transformation from a top tier consulting firm to support and drive our existing and upcoming client engagements. 

In this role, you will participate in Accounting Advisory engagements, work as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress, help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings and assist in preparing reports and schedules for clients and other parties. You will also develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and build strong internal relationships within the EY Assurance business and across other services.

Contributing to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals will also form part of your role as will maintaining 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

•    Minimum of two years of professional experience with a consulting firm 
•    Strong background in IFRS methodologies and finance operating model design and development 
•    Experienceed in internal controls, financial control, including internal and external statutory reporting. 
•    Exposure to finance systems architecture & strategy delivery, regulatory and management reporting, consolidation and EPM projects 
•    Experienced Experience in writing drafting policies and procedures and related to corporate governance, compliance,  or internal audit, internal controls and risk management. 

Ideally, you’ll also have

•    Track record with a leading consulting firm
•    Flexibility to travel across the MENA region 
•    Relevant and valid qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CRMA, GRCP, GRCA

What we look for

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand newbrand-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. If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you.

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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