Assistant Manager jobs in South Africa

Location: Dubai

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Feb 2, 2026

Requisition ID: 1681565

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EY is looking for an Assistant Manager/Manager to join the FAAS team to lead on complex advisory engagements and support growth of the business.

As an Assistant Manager/ Manager/ you’ll be responsible to act as a subject matter expert for one or more Treasury Transformation solutions, including:

• Subject matter expert for streamlining and improvement of existing processes

• Process design skills - able to critically review existing processes; make recommendations for rationalization and improvement

• Support TMS led enterprise transformation projects for our clients

You will also, lead the development and execution of a comprehensive treasury transformation strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Provide strategic recommendations to senior management, leveraging the individual’s expertise and experience. Identify key areas of improvement within the treasury function and lead initiatives to streamline processes, optimize systems, and enhance overall performance and opportunities for process optimization within the treasury function, including cash management processes, bank relationships, and payment methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Evaluate and rationalize the company's banking relationships to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and enhance cost-effectiveness. Oversee daily cash management activities, including cash positioning, forecasting, and working capital management, to optimize cash flow and liquidity. Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks associated with currency fluctuations, interest rates, and market volatility.

Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption and integration of new processes, technologies, and ways of working. Develop a robust performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and track the Treasury function's progress and effectiveness, using the individual’s expertise in performance management. Provide training, coaching, and guidance to treasury team members, and assist them in understanding and engaging in the treasury transformation journey. Lead project management activities, including project planning, resource allocation, and monitoring project progress. Maintain relationships with the client's management to manage the expectations of service. Work on proposals related to our offerings and take them successfully to clients. Lead projects that ensure high quality consulting services to major clients, preferably with a practical approach as learned during working in the business. Active participation in the creation and maintenance of an environment that enables the team to manage delivery effectively and achieve the highest quality.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Strong training and mentoring skills. Ability to manage a team and to establish credibility as a trusted advisor with clients. Strong executive presence and ability to interface with all levels of management (EY and clients). Strong project management and organizational experience. Fluent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English, Arabic and other languages are highly preferred. Willingness to work in a global environment where travel is regularly required for several clients.

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US), ACCA (UK) or MBA with 7+ years of relevant Middle East market experience
• Prior consulting experience from a big 4.
• Knowledge of: Treasury domain and preferably a large network in this field, various data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, leading Treasury Management Systems and latest technology landscape, trends and solutions
• Experience in treasury transformation, process optimization projects and in in current state analysis (As is), future state analysis (To be), process optimization, data optimization, data analytics, data management.
• Proficiency in financial software applications and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, utilizing your skills to lead and assist in leveraging technology for Treasury transformation.

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