Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-06 Ref. JB1351715

Assurance Manager
Ernst & Young

As an Assurance Manager, you’ll manage the audit engagement by defining the audit strategy, in consultation with the senior manager/partner, and executing it in compliance with our 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 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
• Participate in Assurance engagements
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders
• Participate in business development initiatives
• Build strong internal relationships within Assurance and across other services

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 Assurance professionals
• Contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Skills

Technical skills requirements
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques
• Experience of the entire audit process
• Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP
• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures
• Compliance with regulatory requirements

Additional skills requirements
• Track record with a blue chip audit firm
• Professional accountancy qualification
• Strong academic record including a degree

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.