Assurance – Manager (MENA Region)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Private engagements or co-lead listed engagements, while supervising a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors and Associates
• Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per EY’s Global Audit methodology (GAM), quality standards and in line with EY global engagement team’s expectations
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with EY global engagement team executives (manager, senior manager, partner) as well as client personnel.
• Develop an understanding of EY’s Risk Management procedures and ensure that these are embedded into the engagement team’s work.
• Work closely with the engagement team to transition new engagements and services to GDS Assurance while maintaining the highest levels of quality of service.
• Discuss with executives on the Global assurance teams to take a lead role on the engagement management for the GDS team including allocating resources to the assigned engagements, monitor performance against quality standards, engagement economics etc. Drive operational KPIs – team utilization, timelines, budget to actuals variance, etc.
• Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with GDS and Global engagement teams, as well as clients.
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered by GDS to the aligned Global engagement teams. Taking the lead in driving initiatives on delivering insights.
• Identify opportunities and lead discussions with Global engagement executives to expand and improve the scope of work for GDS Assurance on one’s portfolio of engagements.
• Adopt standardized review processes and workpapers while leveraging best practices and automated solutions across one’s portfolio of engagements.
• Help team members advance in their careers by encouraging them to take up new roles and responsibilities, and actively contribute to the engagement.
• Lead by example, delegate work effectively, develop and maintain high performing teams.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide constructive feedback and coaching/supervision.
• Continually learn new technology and tools to drive quality and efficiency across engagements., Share knowledge and best practices with team members to enhance service delivery.
• Deliver technical and soft-skills training to continually develop team members.
• Actively participate in organizational initiatives, such as recruitment, diversity and inclusiveness hiring, CSR, wellbeing and others.
• As a counsellor for Seniors/Assistant managers, assisting them in people and career matters.

Qualification & Requirements

Skills and attributes for success

• Expert Knowledge of Indian accounting and assurance standards or expert knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with people across multiple countries and in a virtual environment, as well as quickly forming strong working relationship with colleagues in India and global teams, and client personnel.
• Effective interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of risk management framework and policies and the ability to implement this across engagements and team members.
• Ability to confidently lead conversations with key stakeholders/clients and influence decision making.
• Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills
• Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and live EY values.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in Assurance/accounting
• Articleship with other Big 6 or top -tiered accounting firms
• Qualified ACCA / CPA with minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in either
  • Mid-or top-tier accounting firm focused on Assurance services
  • MNC or larger Indian companies, preferably within a Shared Service Environment.
  • Big 6 accounting firms – Indian & Global practice

Ideally, you’ll also have to be

• Highly proficient in Microsoft tool – MS office suite (including Excel, Word), Teams and Outlook
• Interested in global business and macro-economic trends as well as changes in technology (e.g. use of Automation, Artificial Intelligence, etc.)

Benefits

• A flexible vacation policy that allows you to decide when and how much time off you need, along with paid holidays that include summer and winter breaks
• Reimbursements for 75% of the cost of gym memberships, exercise equipment, ergonomic home office furniture and more — up to $1,000 a year
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave upon joining the firm, as well as coverage of up to $50,000 for assisted reproductive technology procedures, adoption and surrogacy
• Reimbursements up to $50,000 for medical expenses related to gender affirmation care which are incurred beyond the EY medical plan coverage
• Child, adult and pet care resources via no-cost referrals shared by daily life specialists, as well as up to 25 therapist or mental health coaching sessions through the EY Assist hotline
• Retirement 401(k) and pension plans, along with EY Navigate, which helps our people track and organize their budgets all in one place to meet financial goals