Manager - FAAS - Transaction Accounting & Capital Markets- Riyadh

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

Job summary

A global professional services firm is looking for a Manager to join their Capital Markets team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This high-profile role involves overseeing client engagements across the MENA region with a focus on delivering audit and accounting advisory services. Candidates must have a CPA/CA/ACCA certification and a minimum of 5 years consulting experience. The position offers opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive culture and requires flexibility to travel as needed.

Benefits

Future-focused skills development

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in consulting, audit, or accounting advisory.
• PCAOB audit experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Utilize skills with audits and deliver technical accounting support.
• Project manage transactions and coach team members.
• Collaborate with audit teams to address client risks.

Skills

Audit experience

Accounting advisory

Management skills

Excellent communication

Flexibility to travel

Education

CPA/CA/ACCA certification

Job description

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

Capital Markets provides assurance services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies, such as launching an initial public offering (IPO) or planning to issue debt securities either in local markets and overseas. We provide regulatory and reporting support and advice across all jurisdictions in international capital markets. We are looking for a manager to join the team to oversee capital markets clients and engagements in the MENA region.

This is a high-profile role working with some of our most interesting clients and offers an exciting opportunity to significantly enhance your career. We are seeking CPA/CA/ACCA qualified accountants with significant audit or accounting advisory experience. This role will be based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the candidate will support client engagements in the MENA region. Based on business need, travel will be a requirement.

Your key responsibilities

• Utilizing your skills with audits
• Leading and delivering technical accounting support
• Project managing transactions and coaching
• Collaborating with audit team and client to determine a strategy that appropriately addresses the risk
• Understand client needs and expectations and ensure work is delivered timely
• Adherence to the relevant internal EY policies and external regulatory requirements
• Building your network internationally

Skills and attributes for success

Colleagues and clients will look to you for guidance, so you’ll be a prominent professional when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build on your pre-existing knowledge and experience of auditing, accounting and reporting requirements, you’ll become an increasingly credible advisor, influencing clients and teams.

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

• Minimum 5+ years of experience working with a consulting firm, in an audit or accounting advisory domain
• Experienced in conducting audits (PCAOB audit experience is a preference)
• CPA/CA/ACCA certification
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP will be an added advantage
• Experience in providing services to clients undertaking capital raise
• Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

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. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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