The opportunity

Having the largest geographical footprint in the MENA region, EY is perfectly placed to help the multitude of government entities and businesses change their accounting standards to the latest IFRS standards. We re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Your key responsibilities

As a Consultant, you'll make a technical contribution to clients in a lead role in both financial and non- financial service sectors. You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships, execute complex assurance procedures. Working under the supervision of an assurance senior, you'll also help execute our work and present findings to the client.

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.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong academic record including a degree
• Professional accountancy qualification or working towards gaining one
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP standards
• Understanding of risk- based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Q&RM procedures
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Track record with a leading audit firm
• Proficiency in the Arabic language