Senior Manager - IFRS Professional Practice

At EY, you will have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

EY is a global professional services organisation providing advisory, assurance, tax and transaction services. Our purpose, to build a better working world, has never been more important. Life at EY has been transformed dramatically by Covid-19 but our strong culture of flexible and remote working has helped EY people navigate new ways of working and remain connected with each other and our clients.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join the IFRS Professional Practice in our Johannesburg office,

The EY IFRS Financial Reporting Group (FRG) is one of the most trusted, respected, and influential teams that assists clients in addressing the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business.

As a Senior Manager, you will work within a team of IFRS specialists to provide responsive accounting and financial reporting support to our audit teams, our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) teams and other service lines within EY.

The role will suit individuals with previous IFRS specialist experience as well as those with an interest in developing their IFRS skills further. You will gain ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching.

Your key responsibilities:

Participating in technical accounting consultations and providing technical support to audit teams

Performing pre-issuance technical reviews on listed entity financial statements

Supporting the technical learning and development of the audit practice through the preparation and delivery of technical updates, publications, and training materials

Actively participating in accounting standard subject matter group(s)

Building strong relationships both internally and externally, including building your profile with professional bodies and organisations 

Engaging directly with EY clients in the provision of technical accounting services 

Supporting the EY brand in the marketplace through providing exceptional client service

Developing our people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff

Playing an active operational role within our team

To qualify for the role, you must have:

CA (SA), and a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience and a thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards

Experience in analysing complex accounting issues and providing solutions in accordance with the relevant accounting standards and legislation.

Ideally, you will also have

Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate your view. 

Ability to succinctly present on a technical topic and articulate the issue and impact for our clients.

Ability to be flexible when required and to work collaboratively within our team to meet required deadlines.

What we offer

Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you will develop the mindset and skills you will need to thrive in the future.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.