Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-03 Ref. JB1349371

Manager - Restructuring Services -Transaction Advisory Services
Ernst & Young

A brand new restructuring team is to be based in our UAE offices. We are looking for an innovative and driven restructuring manager to lead the department.
This is an exciting new position that will encourage you to take the reigns and appoint strategic direction to drive the division forward.

As a Restructuring Manager, you'll manage the restructuring engagement by defining the engagement scope, in consultation with the senior manager/partner, and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute designated restructuring procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and make sure that delivered client work is of high quality. As part of this, you'll anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Client responsibilities

► Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders
► Demonstrate professionalism and confidence to deal with a range of stakeholder groups and management teams
► Participate in business development initiatives
► Build strong internal relationships within Restructuring and across other services
► Actively build own network of contacts with work providers
► Understand the capabilities of the firm, looking for opportunities to bring other specialists in to the restructuring assignment to achieve the best solution

People responsibilities

► Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff
► Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
► Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Restructuring professionals
► Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills

Skills

Technical skills requirements

► Display a high level of commercial acumen, and an awareness of the key drivers of corporate failure or underperformance
► Proficient in detailed financial and commercial analysis and able to identify potential areas of sensitivity
► Able to identify key issues on assignments and suggest workable solutions
► Experienced in presenting findings clearly in reports and other deliverables to clients
► Appreciation of the risks inherent in advising distressed businesses and their stakeholders.

Additional skills requirements

► Track record with a recognized Restructuring team
► Big 4 Experience
► Professional accountancy qualification
► Restructuring qualification desirable: CTP/ CIRA
► An understanding of local insolvency legislation an advantage

Company Profile

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The Middle East practice of Ernst & Young has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 80 years, we have evolved to meet the legal and commercial developments of the region. Across the Middle East, our 4, 200 people are united across 20 offices and 15 Arab countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality.