Senior Consultant - FAAS

Role Summary

In this role you ll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally. You will report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners during the planning, execution, and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements and provide advisory services on transactional accounting and reporting for M amp A pre-deal structuring, deal execution, and post-merger integration, divestitures and financial carve outs including stand up of the finance function to operate on a standalone basis, IPO readiness and execution, equity and debt offerings under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.

You will ensure that work is of high quality, delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with EY policies. You will work with other EY locations, service lines and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering, monitor engagement economics against key financial metrics and manage the appropriate internal and external stakeholders, identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client, consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting and reporting issues ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate and well-presented, ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, and deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework including supporting major transactions with strategic insights and financial advisory expertise.

You are proactive, accountable and results-driven. You must be able to deal with competing priorities, achieve client s business and financial objectives, understand how to manage resources and communicate effectively. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

• A bachelor's degree in finance and / or accounting
• Minimum three years of experience working as an auditor/ consultant or technical resource for a public accounting firm
• CPA / CA / ACCA certification
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Strong IFRS skills
• Solid team working skills with the ability to work with different people from diverse backgrounds in the diverse FAAS team
• Strong written and verbal (English) communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including IFRS, public company regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members

• Masters or MBA qualification
• Track record with a leading audit firm
• Proficiency in the Arabic language
• Sector experience in one or more of the following:
  Construction, Energy, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare