Manager - TACM - FAAS - Abu Dhabi

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Manager for their Capital Markets team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This high-profile role involves overseeing capital markets clients, leading technical accounting support, and managing client transactions across MENA. Candidates must have a CPA/CA/ACCA certification along with significant audit or accounting advisory experience. The position requires strong communication skills and flexibility for travel as needed, providing an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Transformative leadership coaching

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in audit or accounting advisory.
• PCAOB audit experience is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital markets clients and engagements in the MENA region.
• Lead and deliver technical accounting support.
• Project manage transactions and coach team members.

Skills

Audit skills

Technical accounting support

Project management

Client collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

CPA/CA/ACCA certification

Job description

At EY, you’ll 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. We’re 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.

Consider a career changing move to our EY Capital Markets team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our Capital Markets team is the leading practice of its kind in any professional services firm globally and in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. It provides assurance and related services to clients accessing the capital markets. 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

Capital Markets provides assurance services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies, such as launching an initial public offering (IPO) or planning to issue debt securities either in local markets and overseas. We provide regulatory and reporting support and advice across all jurisdictions in international capital markets. We are looking for a Manager to join the team to oversee capital markets clients and engagements in the MENA region.

This is a high‑profile role working with some of our most interesting clients and offers an exciting opportunity to significantly enhance your career. We are seeking CPA/CA/ACCA qualified accountants with significant audit or accounting advisory experience. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the candidate will support client engagements in the MENA region. Based on business need, travel will be a requirement.

Your key responsibilities

• Utilizing your skills with audits
• Leading and delivering technical accounting support
• Project managing transactions and coaching
• Collaborating with audit team and client to determine a strategy that appropriately addresses the risk
• Understand client needs and expectations and ensure work is delivered timely
• Adherence to the relevant internal EY policies and external regulatory requirements
• Building your network internationally

Skills and attributes for success

Colleagues and clients will look to you for guidance, so you’ll be a prominent professional when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build on your pre‑existing knowledge and experience of auditing, accounting and reporting requirements, you’ll become an increasingly credible advisor, influencing clients and teams.

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 5+ years of experience working with a consulting firm, in an audit or accounting advisory domain
• Experienced in conducting audits (PCAOB audit experience is a preference)
• CPA/CA/ACCA certification
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP will be an added advantage
• Experience in providing services to clients undertaking capital raise
• Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

What we look for

You will possess extensive knowledge and experience working on audits, including internal controls, capital raising and with complex accounting matters. This requires a confident professional who can effectively communicate and collaborate with teams and clients in a variety of countries.

We’re interested in highly skilled and motivated professionals who are the leaders of tomorrow, take the initiative and seek opportunities to grow. If you are ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex challenges, this is the role for you.

What we offer

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career. Our client‑facing professionals are required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites.

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 your career
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be a leader
• 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 fully meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. Shape your future with confidence!