Manager - Financial Accounting Advisory Services

Job purpose

The Manager will be responsible for working closely with FAAS Leadership, Partners and Associate Directors on client engagements across Africa and EMEIA. She/he will provide technical support, grow the FAAS portfolio.

Your client responsibilities

• Manage quality of service delivery
• Project manage multiple client engagements and ensure exceptional quality service.
• Act as an IFRS subject matter resource for one or more FAAS solutions:
• Financial Accounting and Reporting Excellence
• Accounting Processes
• Regulation, Governance and Financing
• Audit remediation and readiness
• Organize and provide technical training
• Address service delivery quality issues if and when they occur

Your people responsibilities

• Coach, manage, develop and lead more junior team members, and manage their performance
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing staff
• Manage business and clients
• Actively support the Africa or EMEIA FAAS leadership both in terms of growth as well as quality initiatives
• Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work
• Support growing the EY Business and expanding client relationships

Competencies / Skills

• Chartered Accountant (CA) 1-2 years (post qualification) in auditing or finance controllership roles including at least 3 years of Financial Accounting Advisory experience
• Expert Knowledge of IFRS and International auditing standards (detailed knowledge and experience in newer accounting standards, namely IFRS 17, IFRS 9, and IFRS 15 is essential)
• Working experience in relation to the following services/solutions:
• GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards
• Drafting and designing accounting policies
• Technical accounting research and advice
• Consolidation and Compilation support
• Financial statement close process support
• Transaction accounting and reporting – IPO’s , Carve Outs , PPA etc
• Audit remediation and readiness
• Benchmarking services and market analysis
• Advanced data analytics (will be an added advantage)
• Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Able to work independently or in a team
• Able and comfortable in researching client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Industry Sector specialization will be an added advantage
• International work experience will have added advantage