Manager/Senior Manager - Audit, Jeddah

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Jeddah is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to lead complex audit engagements. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in external audit, a degree in accounting, and qualifications like ACCA or CPA. The role involves managing audits, leading teams, and contributing to business development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in external audit.
• Strong academic record with relevant accounting qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of audit engagements and define audit strategy.
• Execute complex audit procedures and lead teams on engagements.
• Manage financial aspects of engagements and participate in business development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting and training.

Skills

Dealing with competing priorities

Resource management

Effective communication

IFRS knowledge

Audit tools and data analytics

Current auditing techniques

Team management

Education

Degree in Accounting

ACCA or 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 to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY is looking for Managers and Senior Managers to join the Jeddah Audit team to lead on complex audit engagements and support growth of the Audit business.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager/Senior Manager, you'll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Director / 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 escalated 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

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.

We are looking for someone who understands currently applicable IFRS and knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools with risk-based audit process experience. Also, expertise in current auditing techniques and experience managing teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Seven years of professional experience in external audit
• Have strong academic record, including a degree and accounting qualification, such as ACCA or CPA

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have experience with a Big 4 accounting firm

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. Learn more.

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

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