EY- Assurance - MENA - Manager (FSO)

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications 

Your key responsibilities

In your role as a Manager you’ll:

• Manage a portfolio of assurance engagements for clients in Banking & Capital Markets and Wealth & Asset Management sectors.
• Execute audits covering trading activities, treasury, investment banking, lending, and financial reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls over financial processes, trading systems, and transaction lifecycle.
• Assess the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, including credit, market, and liquidity risk.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of banking products, including derivatives, fixed income instruments, equities, and foreign exchange (FX).
• Assess Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models in accordance with IFRS 9 / Ind AS 109, including staging, probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), and macroeconomic overlays; evaluate assumptions, data quality, and governance over impairment calculations.
• Evaluate fair value measurement techniques in line with IFRS 13 / Ind AS 113, including valuation methodologies (market, income, and cost approaches), fair value hierarchy (Level 1, 2, 3), and key model assumptions and inputs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders to communicate insights, add value, and expand service opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and actively participate in audit procedures, particularly in complex or specialized areas.
• Collaborate with teams to define audit objectives and strategies that effectively address risk and deliver value.
• Monitor engagement progress against budgets and timelines, making necessary adjustments to ensure efficient delivery.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and economic factors, and assess their impact on clients.
• Mentor and develop team members by fostering ownership, critical thinking, and accountability within the team

Requirements:

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as CA/ACCA certification
• Approximately 5-8 years of experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm, preferably from a Big 4 or medium-tier firm.
• Experience in managing banking and capital market clients.
• IFRS certification desired
• Excellent project management skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

What working at EY offers

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you