IFRS Leader (MENA Region) - Senior Manager

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Job Title: Senior Manager, FAAS 

Location- PAN India

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. 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

This opportunity is within our FAAS - Accounting and Reporting team and provides advisory services focused on accounting matters related to complex transactions to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

As a Senior Manager, you will help businesses in their day to day reporting requirements for stand alone, consolidated groups. 

You will have to help them navigate across 360 focusing on areas such as accounting implications on various acquisitions and mergers on cross border transactions, bring expertise on matters involving application of IFRS. You will be required to act as a strategic advisory on topics such as tax implications and related accounting aspects etc. Your work will require collaboration with leaders within the Finance function of large multilocation organizations.

In this fast- moving new space you will be the main driver in identifying clients and business development as well.

Your key responsibilities

In this exciting new role you will be responsible for managing multiple projects alongside senior business leaders / Engagement Partners and enable clients to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables.

You will also act as business operator, identifying opportunities and working on RFPs and proposals to acquire new business, and ensuring the financial margin for the ongoing projects.

The role will also involve ensuring work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, working with other service lines in providing an integrated service delivery and monitoring the FAAS engagement team's performance against the budget. You will identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client, consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participate in sales of new FAAS work.

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

• A bachelor's degree from premier college or University and approximately 15 plus years of work experience
• Demonstrated work experience of at least 10+ years in a global consulting firm advising clients on complex accounting matters or leading
• IFRS desks or equivalent functions to oversee the reporting requirements on large multinational clients
• Experience to act as a strategic stakeholder in front of the C-Suite, and drive business outcomes for clients and for EY
• Have industry expertise in at least one or two of those domains: Energy, Government, Financial Services, Retail, Telecom
• Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute actively through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Track record with a leading consulting firm

What we look for

We are interested in ambitious leaders, who want to grow within the organization, are team players and are passionate about impacting clients and communities. We are interested in leaders with entrepreneurial mindset, who are accountable for their business results, and can help grow a new generation of talents within the organization.

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 by working with sector and industry leaders within EY
• 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.

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