Senior Manager / Director, Technical Accounting & IFRS, FAAS, Riyadh

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

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an experienced Technical Accounting & IFRS professional in Saudi Arabia. You will provide high-quality technical accounting advisory services, assist with IFRS implementation, and enhance financial reporting quality. Applicants should have a professional accounting qualification and significant experience in a Big 4 or similar environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development

Flexible work arrangements

Transformative leadership support

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience, preferably within a Big 4 firm.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting standards.
• Strong professional judgment and technical research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory on complex IFRS matters.
• Prepare high-quality technical accounting papers and reports.
• Support clients with implementation and interpretation of IFRS standards.

Skills

Technical IFRS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Collaboration in teams

Proactivity

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Job description

Job description

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and our clients look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through transparency, clarity and consistency. We are 79,000+ professionals based worldwide across 150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on fairness in all material respects with which a client’s audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework.

The opportunity

The Technical Accounting & IFRS role is responsible for providing high-quality technical accounting support and advisory services to clients in Saudi Arabia. The position focuses on complex IFRS matters, application of accounting standards, preparation and review of technical accounting papers, and supporting clients with the implementation, interpretation, and application of IFRS. The role contributes to enhancing the quality of financial reporting, strengthening accounting governance, and supporting clients in addressing complex transactions and regulatory requirements.

This role operates within EY’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) and requires strong technical expertise, professional judgment, and the ability to work with senior client stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing technical accounting advisory services to clients on complex IFRS matters. They will be preparing high-quality technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and reports. Moreover, they will support clients with the adoption, interpretation, and practical application of IFRS standards and will also advise on accounting implications of complex transactions, new standards, and regulatory developments.

Furthermore, they will assist clients in enhancing financial reporting quality, accounting policies, and internal controls over financial reporting. While supporting audit teams and clients in resolving complex accounting matters and delivering consistent accounting outcomes. Plus, it will also contribute to internal technical knowledge building, training, and quality initiatives within the FAAS practice.

Skills and attributes for success

Pro- activity, accountability, and result- 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

• A recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• Should have minimum 9 years to 13 years of relevant experience
• Should have six plus years for relevant experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and its application in practice.
• Experience within a Big 4 or other leading professional services firm.
• Strong English communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality written technical accounting deliverables.
• Strong technical research, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting standards and articulate clear recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and maintaining technical excellence.

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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