Senior Consultant - FAAS - Financial Accounting

Ernst & Young AE; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Consultant/Senior Consultant in Financial Accounting Advisory Services with a focus on technology and controls. The role involves leading IT control assessments, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with finance teams on current technologies affecting financial outcomes. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and professional certifications, with expert knowledge of internal controls and IT governance frameworks. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for continuous learning and transformative leadership.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in IT audits, control assessments, and controls testing (SOX/ICFR environments)
• Proficiency in designing IT governance frameworks and cybersecurity policies
• Experience managing teams across multiple engagements with competing deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead IT control assessments and governance frameworks for financial reporting
• Evaluate IT systems for control identification and recommend mitigation strategies
• Mentor junior staff on IT audit methodologies and compliance standards

Skills

ITGCs

ITACs

Application Security

Control Assessments

Analytical Mindset

Leadership

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related field

Professional certification: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Consultant / Senior Consultant Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Technology & Controls Focus

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused on IT control assessments, controls design, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with financial reporting requirements (e.g: ICFR, SOX).
• Evaluate IT systems (e.g: ERPs, reporting and financial reporting systems) to identify controls affecting financial processes and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop risk control matrices (RCMs), and audit-ready documentation for IT environments.
• Advise on IT governance, including BCP/DRP resilience, IT policies, and data integrity controls.
• Collaborate with finance teams to assess how applications, system configurations, and emerging technologies (e.g: AI, blockchain) impact financial outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff on IT audit methodologies, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Ensure adherence to Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) protocols while fostering innovation in client deliverables.

Skills for Success

• Technical Expertise : Understanding of ITGCs, ITACs, application security, and system dependencies in financial reporting.
• Internal controls : Proficiency in control assessments, RCMs, control testing, and audit frameworks (e.g: COSO, COBIT).
• Analytical Mindset : Ability to analyse complex IT environments and articulate controls to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Tools Proficiency : Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableu), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), or GRC platforms is a plus.
• Leadership : Experience managing teams across multiple engagements with competing deadlines.
• Language : Fluent in English (Arabic preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Professional certification: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent (ACCA/CIA/CRMA is a plus).
• Experience in a Big 4 or consulting role, with hands-on experience in:
• IT audits, control assessments, and controls testing (SOX/ICFR environments).
• Designing IT governance frameworks, BCP/DRP, and cybersecurity policies.
• Developing RCMs, and process flow documentation.

Ideally, you ll also have

Proficiency in the Arabic language

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 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.

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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