Manager EY Training

Job description / Role

Do you want to work in a region that is vastly changing its accounting standards and practices? Do you want to lead that change? Do you want to work in a continuously growing economy? Do you want to become a leader in your field of expertise? If you’re saying yes, EY in the Middle East is the place for you.

The opportunity

Providing training and coaching for clients in the MENA region specific to obtaining accounting qualifications and finance leadership training.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you'll make a technical contribution to clients in a lead role in both financial and non- financial service sectors, within the training domain. You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute training and coaching engagements, supervise junior team members and help define strategy.

With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you'll escalate issues as appropriate. Working closely with colleagues, you'll determine whether the work plan is properly executed, documented and concluded in compliance with our Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) guidelines. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture, will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Skills and attributes for success

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.

Requirements

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong academic record including a degree in a finance or accounting field
• Five years of post-qualification work experience
• Financial accounting operations experience
• Training and coaching experience within the financial accounting domain
• Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP standards
• Understanding of Q&RM procedures
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Track record with a leading public practice firm
• Arabic language skills

Ideally you’ll also have

• Track record with a leading audit firm
• Professional accountancy qualification

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. If you have significant experience gaming technology and are passionate about improving the performance of businesses, this is the role for you.

What working at EY offers

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About the Company

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

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