Senior Manager - Audit Wealth & Asset Management

The Opportunity

EY is looking for a Senior Manager with Wealth & Asset management sector expertise to join the Bahrain Audit team to lead on complex audit engagements and support growth of the Audit business.

As a Senior Manager you’ll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy, executing it in compliance with Ernst & Young’s policies and protocols. When required, you’ll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.

You’ll assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders, and participate in business development initiatives.

You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. You will anticipate and identify risks and, as appropriate, elevate issues. As an influential member of the team, you’ll create a positive learning culture and coach senior team members, supervising, coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and the maintenance of an educational program.

Proactivity, accountability and a results‑driven mindset. Effectively managing priorities, understanding resources and communicating clearly will enhance your performance and positively influence others.

• Strong academic record including a degree and accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CA or CPA
• External audit experience in Wealth & Asset Management sector (mandatory)
• 10 years of professional experience in external audit
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm
• Experience of risk‑based audit process
• Project Management experience
• Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS
• Knowledge of audit tools and data analytic tools
• Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience
• Fluent English communication skills
• Effective presentation skills

Entrepreneurs with confidence to develop and promote a brand‑new strategic vision both internally and externally. Business savvy with a passion for innovation and the motivation to create your own EY journey.

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