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Senior – Financial Accounting Advisory Services

Ernst & Young
Cairo, Egypt
Posted 5 years ago
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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

Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business. As a result, we have need for Seniors to join the Cairo Centre of Excellence covering assignments in recording, book keeping, accounting and reviewing support. While this role is essentially based out of Cairo it will require 80% annual travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support assignments based out of there, offering exposure to diverse projects and clients.

Your key responsibilities

  • In this role you’ll work directly with a wide range of clients across several industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions or other regulatory changes.
  • Specifically you’ll build and maintain strong networks internally and externally in order to grow the pipeline of FAAS work, report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners at the planning, execution and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements, coach and mentor junior team members and conduct performance review by contributing to performance feedback for staff and ensure work is of a high quality, delivered in a timely fashion and in compliance with EY policies.
  • Working with other EY locations, service lines and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering is integral, as is monitoring engagement economics against key financial metrics and managing the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
  • You’ll be expected to identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client, consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensure that the FAAS work products meet the needs and expectations of clients are clear, accurate and well presented, ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements and deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework.

Job Requirements

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 in finance and / or accounting
  • Minimum 3- years of experience working as an auditor / consultant or technical resource for a public accounting firm
  • CPA / CA / ACCA certification
  • Proven experience with IFRS
  • Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
  • Solid team working skills with the ability to work with different people from diverse backgrounds in the diverse FAAS team
  • Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
  • Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Ideally you’ll also have

  • Masters or MBA qualification
  • Track record with a leading audit or accounting firm
  • Proficiency in the Arabic language
  • Sector experience in one or more of the following: Construction, Energy, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare

What we look for

We 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 as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What working at EY offers

  • Support and coaching 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

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