External Audit Manager Rapid Innovation Pakistan

EY; Karachi Division; Hybrid; PKR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Global network exposure

Job summary

EY is a global professional services firm helping organizations build trust and achieve growth. As a Manager in our Rapid Innovation/Global Audit practice, you will lead audit engagements, define strategies with senior leaders, and ensure compliance with EY policies.

You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, contribute to business development, and uphold rigorous quality and risk standards across Pakistan's leading organisations. Remote/on-site options available.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA)
• Minimum of 7 years of external audit experience
• At least 1 year in a managerial role at a reputable firm

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit engagements by defining strategies with senior leaders and ensuring compliance with EY policies.
• Execute complex audit procedures, manage financial aspects, and support business development.
• Coach junior team members and contribute to recruitment, retention, and staff development.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA qualification

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 build a better working world.

About EY

At EY, we assist organizations in tackling their toughest challenges and achieving their ambitions, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across over 150 countries. We help clients create long-term value for all stakeholders through our four integrated service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. Our deep sector knowledge enables clients to capitalize on new opportunities while assessing and managing risks for responsible growth. Leveraging data and technology, our services and solutions provide trust, helping clients operate, transform, and grow.

Our “All In” strategy emphasizes stakeholder value through purposeful growth, talent development, and diversity. This inclusive approach enhances value for both clients and society, making EY an appealing workplace for those seeking meaningful careers while fostering responsible growth through our integrated service lines and sector expertise.

The opportunity

EY Global’s member, Rapid Innovation is looking for Managers to join our Rapid Innovation team to support leading complex MENA audit engagements and growth of the MENA Audit business as per business requirements remotely/Onsite.

Location

Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad

Your Key Responsibilities

As a manager, you'll oversee audit engagements by defining strategies with senior leaders and ensuring compliance with EY's policies. You'll be executing complex procedures, managing financial aspects, and supporting business development. Building strong relationships and delivering high-quality work is essential, along with identifying risks and escalating issues. You'll foster a positive learning culture by coaching junior team members and contributing to recruitment, retention, and training initiatives, while also maintaining educational programs for staff development.

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.

Qualification And Experience

A strong academic record and a fully qualified professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, or CPA), along with a minimum of 7 years of external audit experience, including at least 1 year in a managerial role at a reputable firm, are required.

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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

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.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.