Senior Manager Audit

confidential; Manama; On-site; BHD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Bahrain seeks a Senior Manager with Wealth & Asset Management expertise to lead complex external audit engagements and drive growth of the Audit business. The role involves defining audit strategy, supervising teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables in line with EY standards.

Candidates should have extensive external audit experience, Big 4 background, IFRS knowledge, and strong coaching skills to develop junior staff and contribute to business development efforts within a globally

Qualifications

• External audit experience in Wealth & Asset Management
• 10 years of professional external audit experience
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and IFRS understanding
• Experience with Big 4 accounting firm
• Experience of risk-based audit process
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of audit tools and data analytics tools
• Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience
• Fluent English communication skills
• Effective presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Define audit strategy in consultation with the Partner and execute it in line with EY policies
• Lead teams or parts of teams on engagements and manage delivery of audits
• Assist in managing financial aspects of engagements (staffing, fees)
• Build and maintain client relationships and ensure high-quality work
• Coach and mentor junior staff and contribute to staff development
• Participate in business development initiatives and recruitment/training programs

Skills

Audit leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Coaching & mentoring

English proficiency

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CA/CPA)

Tools

Audit tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY is looking for a Senior Manager with Wealth & Asset Management sector expertise to join the Bahrain Audit team to lead on complex audit engagements and support growth of the Audit business.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager you'll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Partner and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Young's policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You'll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives.

You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escape issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive here, embrace proactivity, accountability, and a results-driven mindset. Effectively managing priorities, understanding resources, and communicating well will enhance your performance and positively influence others.

Qualifications & experience

• Strong academic record, including a degree and accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CA or CPA
• Should have external audit experience in Wealth & Asset Management sector (mandatory requirement)
• 10 years of professional experience in external audit
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
• Experience of risk-based audit process
• Project management experience
• Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS
• Knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools
• Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience
• Fluent English communication skills
• Effective presentation skills

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 you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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