EY- Assurance MENA Manager (FSO)

Responsibilities Qualifications Certifications

Your key responsibilities

In your role as a Manager youll:

• Manage a portfolio of assurance engagements for clients in Banking & Capital Markets and Wealth & Asset Management sectors.
• Execute audits covering trading activities treasury investment banking lending and financial reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls over financial processes trading systems and transaction lifecycle.
• Assess the effectiveness of risk management frameworks including credit market and liquidity risk.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of banking products including derivatives fixed income instruments equities and foreign exchange (FX).
• Assess Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models in accordance with IFRS 9 / Ind AS 109 including staging probability of default (PD) loss given default (LGD) and macroeconomic overlays; evaluate assumptions data quality and governance over impairment calculations.
• Evaluate fair value measurement techniques in line with IFRS 13 / Ind AS 113 including valuation methodologies (market income and cost approaches) fair value hierarchy (Level 1 2 3) and key model assumptions and inputs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders to communicate insights add value and expand service opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and actively participate in audit procedures particularly in complex or specialized areas.
• Collaborate with teams to define audit objectives and strategies that effectively address risk and deliver value.
• Monitor engagement progress against budgets and timelines making necessary adjustments to ensure efficient delivery.
• Stay informed about industry trends regulatory developments and economic factors and assess their impact on clients.
• Mentor and develop team members by fostering ownership critical thinking and accountability within the team

Requirements:

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major as well as CA/ACCA certification
• Approximately 5-8 years of experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm preferably from a Big 4 or medium-tier firm.
• Experience in managing banking and capital market clients.
• IFRS certification desired
• Excellent project management skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

What working at EY offers

• Support coaching and feedback 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 thats right for you