Sm / Director - Ifrs Advisory Specialist - Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Riyadh

Acca Careers; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global accounting firm is seeking an SM / Director - IFRS Advisory Specialist in Durban, South Africa to lead a team and provide high-quality IFRS accounting advice. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of accounting advisory experience, including three years as Senior Manager at a Big 4 firm. This role offers a flexible environment with future-focused skill development and a commitment to an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Future-focused skill development

Flexible environment

Diverse, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience.
• At least three years as Senior Manager at a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Strong desire to broaden and deepen technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of IFRS advisory specialists.
• Collaborate across global subject-matter experts to deliver advice.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Proactive

Communication

Resource management

Results-driven

High-quality accounting advice

Education

CA / CPA / ACCA certification

Job description

SM / Director - IFRS Advisory Specialist - Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Riyadh

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The Opportunity

Join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services business within Assurance and provide technical consultation to our clients within MENA, focusing on highly technical IFRS accounting challenges.

You will primarily focus on pre-transaction accounting advice while contractual and commercial terms are being finalized.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of highly skilled IFRS technical accounting advisory specialists on complex, high-profile projects, helping clients structure upcoming transactions.
• Collaborate across global subject-matter experts and renowned accounting structuring professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality advice.
• Serve as a focal point for clients, providing cutting-edge IFRS advice on pre-transaction structuring and coordinating with professional advisors and in-house transaction experts.
• Coach and develop team members, training the next generation of IFRS technical accounting talent.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Proactive, accountable and results-driven with strong resource management, communication, and prioritisation skills.

Ability to deliver high-quality accounting advice and inspire high performance.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of IFRS accounting advisory experience, including at least three years as Senior Manager at a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• A current or previous technical IFRS desk role for at least one year, or a comparable demonstration of the strongest IFRS technical knowledge.
• CA / CPA / ACCA certification.
• A strong desire to broaden and deepen technical skills.
• Excellent verbal communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Ability to research accounting and analyse emerging issues relating to accounting standards and industry practices.
• Excellent managerial and organisational skills.
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership.
• Integrity within a professional environment.

What We Look For

Confidence to collaborate with lawyers, commercial teams, and transaction execution specialists to shape a pre-transaction framework within IFRS accounting boundaries.

Business savvy, passion for innovation, and motivation to create your own EY journey.

Benefits

EY offers future-focused skill development, world-class experiences, a flexible environment, and a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

Apply today.

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