Manager/Senior Manager - Audit, Jeddah

EY; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager in South Africa to lead complex audit engagements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in external audit, strong knowledge of IFRS, and is proficient in audit tools. This position requires excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Join us to shape your future with confidence in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in external audit.
• Strong academic record, including a degree and an accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements, defining strategies in consultation with leaders.
• Execute complex audit procedures and lead teams based on engagement size.
• Develop relationships and ensure high-quality work delivered to clients.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Audit tools usage

Data analytic tools

Team management

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Professional qualification (ACCA or CPA)

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.

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 will 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 will personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You will also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participating in business development initiatives.

You will 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 will anticipate and identify risks and elevate issues when appropriate.

As an influential member of the team, you will help create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members, and help them develop through effective supervision, 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. These 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, knows how to use audit tools and data analytic tools with a risk‑based audit process, and has 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 an 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, and motivated to create your own EY journey.

What we offer you

At EY, we will 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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