Senior Manager, IFRS Professional Practice, Kuwait and Qatar

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm seeks a Senior Manager for IFRS Professional Practice in Kuwait and Qatar. This role involves providing technical consultation and support on IFRS matters, developing internal guidance, and delivering training. Ideal candidates have at least 8 years of external audit experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and leadership skills, alongside a relevant degree and professional certification. Join us to contribute to building a better working world.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Performance-based rewards

Transformative leadership coaching

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of external audit experience, including one year as Senior Manager.
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification required.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS is essential.
• Ability to research accounting and auditing inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation to MENA offices on IFRS matters.
• Assist partners in resolving IFRS technical consultations.
• Develop thought leadership for external audiences.
• Prepare internal guidance on accounting and reporting.
• Deliver training as required by technical specialization.

Skills

Pro-activity

Accountability

Results-driven

Communication skills

Managerial skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

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Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Sep 11, 2025

Requisition ID: 1643029

Senior Manager, IFRS Professional Practice, Kuwait and Qatar

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services.

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s 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

Join IFRS Professional Practice within Assurance and you will provide technical consultation to our offices within MENA to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges our engagement teams face while dealing with audit and accounting advisory engagements.

Your key responsibilities

IFRS Professional Practice Senior Manager work closely with all EY offices in the MENA region including Professional practice colleagues and engagement teams. You will assist partners and engagement teams in researching and resolving IFRS technical consultations and queries. As Senior manager you will be involved in developing thought leadership for an external audience and internal guidance for our engagement teams on accounting and financial reporting matters.

You will provide IFRS technical support on a consultative basis to EY offices in MENA for reaching conclusions on complex IFRS matters while preparing internal guidance arising from consultations. Moreover, you will also prepare timely updates of our research, learning materials, and tools for accounting consideration while participating in thought leadership for new and emerging accounting and financial reporting issues, including standard setter projects and industry-specific content.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for liaising with EY Global and EMEIA IFRS Professional Practices as necessary and delivering training as and when technical specialisation is required. You will also work on developing our comment letters on proposed standards that provide input to the IASB and will provide support on corporate treasury and financial accounting advisory engagements.

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

• At least 8 years of external audit experience (including at least one year as Senior Manager) at a big 4 public accounting firm
• A degree in accounting, finance or related field
• CA/CPA/ACCA certification
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS
• A strong desire to broaden your technical skills
• Strong verbal communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability and comfort in researching accounting and auditing inquiries and analyzing emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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