Manager Transaction Accounting & Capital Markets FAAS Abu Dhabi

The opportunity

Capital Markets provides assurance services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies such as launching an initial public offering (IPO) or planning to issue debt securities either in local markets and overseas. We provide regulatory and reporting support and advice across all jurisdictions in international capital markets. We are looking for a Manager to join the team to oversee capital markets clients and engagements in the MENA region.

This is a high-profile role working with some of our most interesting clients and offers an exciting opportunity to significantly enhance your career. We are seeking CPA/CA/ACCA qualified accountants with significant audit or accounting advisory experience. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates and the candidate will support client engagements in the MENA region. Based on business need travel will be a requirement.

Your key responsibilities

• Utilizing your skills with audits
• Leading and delivering technical accounting support
• Project managing transactions and coaching
• Collaborating with audit team and client to determine a strategy that appropriately addresses the risk
• Understand client needs and expectations and ensure work is delivered timely
• Adherence to the relevant internal EY policies and external regulatory requirements
• Building your network internationally

Skills and attributes for success

Colleagues and clients will look to you for guidance so youll be a prominent professional when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build on your pre-existing knowledge and experience of auditing accounting and reporting requirements youll become an increasingly credible advisor influencing clients and teams.

Pro-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 have

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with a consulting firm in an audit or accounting advisory domain
• Experienced in conducting audits (PCAOB audit experience is a preference)
• CPA/CA/ACCA certification
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP will be an added advantage
• Experience in providing services to clients undertaking capital raise
• Strong management skills to lead teams delegate appropriately mentor review performance and counsel employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice as necessary

What we look for

You will possess extensive knowledge and experience working on audits including internal controls capital raising and with complex accounting matters. This requires a confident professional who can effectively communicate and collaborate with teams and clients in a variety of countries.

Were interested in highly skilled and motivated professionals who are the leaders of tomorrow take the initiative and seek opportunities to grow. If you are ready to take on some of our clients most complex challenges this is the role for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career. Our client-facing professionals are required to travel regularly and at times be based at client sites.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate your career
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be a leader
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

If you can demonstrate that you fully meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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Required Experience:

Manager