Manager - Cairo Centre of Excellence

Job Description

Employment: Full Time From small businesses to some of the worlds 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 they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures 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 the fairness in all material respects with which a clients audited financial statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework.The opportunityEYs Centre of Excellence practice in Cairo is recruiting Managers, to start from September 2020. This practice supports audit engagements across the MENA region both remotely and through travel to MENA offices.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Manager, youll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner, and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Youngs policies and protocols. When required, youll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. Youll 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.Youll 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, youll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, youll 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. REQUIREMENTS: Skills and attributes for successPro- 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 haveStrong academic record, including a degree and accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CAAt least 6 years of professional experience in an audit, accounting or finance roleThorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teamsExperience with a Big 4 accounting firmProficiency in the Arabic languageExperience of risk-based audit processProject Management experienceUnderstanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRSKnowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic toolsCoaching, mentoring and counselling experienceFluent English communication skillsEffective presentation skillsWhat we look forWe 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 working at EY offersSupport and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for youAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, were using the finance products, expertise and systems weve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, well make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.Build your legacy with us.Apply now.

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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region