Manager - TACM - FAAS

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Consider a career changing move to our EY Capital Markets team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our Capital Markets team is the leading practice of its kind in any professional services firm globally and in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. It provides assurance and related services to clients accessing the capital markets. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world‑class learning and individually tailored coaching.

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Capital Markets provides assurance services to clients who are developing and executing transformational strategies, such as launching an initial public offering (IPO) or planning to issue debt securities either in local markets and overseas. We provide regulatory and reporting support and advice across all jurisdictions in international capital markets. We are looking for a Manager to join the team to oversee capital markets clients and engagements in the MENA region.

This is a high‑profile role working with some of our most interesting clients and offers an exciting opportunity to significantly enhance your career. We are seeking CPA/CA/ACCA qualified accountants with significant audit or accounting advisory experience. This role will be based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the candidate will support client engagements in the MENA region. Based on business need, travel will be a requirement.

• Utilizing your skills with audits
• Leading and delivering technical accounting support
• Project managing transactions and coaching
• Collaborating with audit team and client to determine a strategy that appropriately addresses the risk
• Understand client needs and expectations and ensure work is delivered timely
• Adherence to the relevant internal EY policies and external regulatory requirements
• Building your network internationally

Colleagues and clients will look to you for guidance, so you’ll be a prominent professional when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build on your pre‑existing knowledge and experience of auditing, accounting and reporting requirements, you’ll become an increasingly credible advisor, influencing clients and teams.

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.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience working with a consulting firm, in an audit or accounting advisory domain
• Experienced in conducting audits (PCAOB audit experience is a preference)
• CPA/CA/ACCA certification
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP will be an added advantage
• Experience in providing services to clients undertaking capital raise
• Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

You will possess extensive knowledge and experience working on audits, including internal controls, capital raising and with complex accounting matters. This requires a confident professional who can effectively communicate and collaborate with teams and clients in a variety of countries.

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