Consultant, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Riyadh is seeking a Senior to provide financial accounting advisory services, ensuring compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards for clients in diverse industries. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience and a professional qualification (CPA or CMA). Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and pro-activity. The firm offers a competitive compensation package with continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting, providing accounting support, and preparing financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Previous experience in a Big Four accounting firm is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting advisory services to ensure compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Skills

Pro‑activity

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional qualification (CPA, CMA)

Job description

Overview

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision‑making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world‑class learning and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders, who team up together, to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in doing so 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.

Opportunity

Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business. As a result, we have a recruitment need for a Senior to join our team to support on services related to accounting projects in the public and private sector. The role will be based in Riyadh.

Your Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions, or other regulatory changes. Specifically, you will:

• Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally.
• Report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners during the planning, execution, and wrap‑up stages of FAAS engagements.
• Provide accounting advisory services to guarantee compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they meet IFRS and IPSAS requirements.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of new accounting standards and the impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with clients to streamline their accounting processes and improve overall efficiency in financial reporting.
• Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate, and well‑presented.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial accounting and reporting.
• Ensure that work is of high quality, delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with EY policies.
• Work with other EY locations, service lines, and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering.
• Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• Deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, including supporting major transactions with strategic insights and financial advisory expertise.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification required (CPA, CMA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting, specifically in providing accounting support, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and/or IPSAS standards.
• Previous experience in a Big Four accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability.
• Solid team working skills with the ability to work with different people from diverse backgrounds in the diverse FAAS team.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary.
• Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members.

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.

Contact

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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