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Ref: NP946-114
Job description / Role
► Be responsible for leading multiple engagement teams as a senior firm executive within FAAS.
► Collaborate with the partner and client to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables.
- Participate and/or manage FAAS engagements.
- Ensure that the FAAS engagement team understands the client's needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented.
- Ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework.
- Work with other service lines in providing an integrated service delivery.
- Monitor the FAAS engagement team's performance against the budget, and alter if necessary.
- Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
- Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues.
- Participate in sales of new FAAS work.
- Develop and maintain strong networks, both inside and outside the firm, to communicate the value of EY services and grow the business.
- Endeavor to serve clients, to be visible in the marketplace, and to be recognized as a quality service provider.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and approximately 8 years of related work experience; or a master's degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience
- An undergraduate or master's degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
- At least 7 years of experience (including at least three years as a manager) working as an auditor for a public accounting firm and particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
- Strong advisory (selling) mindset
- CPA/CA/ACCA certification
- Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
- Deep understanding of the client's industry and marketplace
- Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills. Fluency in Arabic/English is required
- Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
- Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
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.
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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