Assistant Manager/Manager - Training and Business Development

Job description / Role

Assistant Manager/Manager - Training and Business Development, Financial Accounting Advisory Service

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

In today's environment, companies face accelerating change, from an increasingly digital world, shifting stakeholders' expectations, intense regulatory scrutiny, millennials seeking more opportunities for development, and other disruptive forces. Successful companies understand that an organization's agility relies on its ability to quickly evolve its people's skills to keep up with the ever-changing business needs.

At EY, capability development has been a driving force for our transformation. As part of our vision to build a better working world, we bring this focus to our clients via EY Training. By engaging a large network of seasoned trainers, consultants and subject-matter resources, our training solutions help our clients develop, retain and evolve the knowledge and skills of their people.

Your key responsibilities

- We are interested in professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset who are passionate about training, learning and development.
- Proactive, results-driven, strong growth ambition, hunger to constantly innovate and operate in an increasingly digital world, strong intellect & knowledge of the training industry and business acumen are some of the key attributes that the candidates must demonstrate.
- As a Business development manager, you will participate in and manage pursuits and engagements.
- Sales of new work and managing delivery (revenues) will be paramount in this role.
- You will collaborate with EY colleagues and clients to determine our opportunity and engagement strategy and accordingly analyse and qualify training opportunities & engagement requests while adhering to relevant EY operational, financial and risk management guidelines.

Requirements

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.

To qualify for the role you must have

- Strong training, learning, development and instruction design skills
- Strong project management skills
- Proven coaching, consultation and facilitation skills
- A minimum of 5 plus years of related work experience with a bachelor's degree (or above) from any stream

Ideally you'll also have

- Prior experience working in international markets
- Arabic language proficiency

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.

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 EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've 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, we'll 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 as soon as possible.

Build your legacy with us.

Apply now.

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