Assistant Manager / - Technology Consulting Ui/ux Designer jobs at Ey in Pakistan, Karachi

As part of a MENA team, you will be providing high quality services to clients across a range of industries. You will also lead a team looking after service delivery, co-ordination, issue resolution, and contract management of large-scale projects where you will need to manage and coordinate the delivery of tax services by EY teams in the region.

Your key responsibilities

You will combine strong technical skills with practical commercial, legislative and industry knowledge to lead a team in providing tax services. You will be responsible for a team to help manage our clients’ compliance and reporting needs. You will establish, maintain and strengthen valued internal and external relationships and ensure that the services delivered to clients is of the highest quality.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client engagements, monitor progress and deliverables, put in place the necessary standardized processes, anticipate and identify risks, escalate issues as appropriate and drive performance-improvement solutions. You will also assist the team generating new business opportunities and build client networks for our GCR client base to grow in the region.

You will create, lead and motivate high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. You will assist in managing engagement economics by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to our Tax Quality guidelines.

Skills and attributes for success

If you are an excellent communicator and detail oriented professional with a strong track record of management experience who is comfortable working across borders with a wide network of people and with large amount of data, you will be perfect for the role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.

• MBA, Masters or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.

• A very strong knowledge and over 5 years of experience in domestic and international tax rules/regulations, developments etc., ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.

• A very strong background in corporate tax, tax compliance, tax accounting and tax auditing, ideally within a large professional services company or similar environment.

• A strong track record of managerial, organizational and project management experience.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience of dealing with multinational clients and ability to work in multi-cultural environment.

• In-depth commercial, legislative and industry knowledge.

• UAE Corporate tax and tax compliance experience.

Assistant Manager / Senior Consultant – Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM)

You will work closely with project managers who will be leading projects in one or more of the above-mentioned or related domains to execute the defined scope of work with guidance from the project manager. You will be expected to take the lead on day-to-day interactions with client stakeholders and execute the required deliverables by working with different team members on the project. This role provides hands-on exposure to financial services risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance, and internal auditing solutions.

Engagement Delivery and Workstream Support

• Support project planning activities including requirement gathering, task planning, documentation, and status reporting.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables such as frameworks, policy and procedure documents, working papers, control testing results, audit reports and presentations.
• Participate in client workshops, perform walkthroughs of processes using an interview-based, documenting meeting minutes and results of walkthroughs, gathering information and data from the client required to execute the scope of work.
• Analyzing information obtained including policies and methodologies being followed by the client, and preparing working papers and reports.
• In addition to ongoing project delivery requirements, support senior team members in preparing parts of business development proposal presentations.

Technical Responsibilities Across Risk Domains

While responsibilities will vary based on the projects, you will typically be expected to have the following responsibilities covering one or more of the following areas at any given time:

• Risk Framework Development: Design and implement risk management frameworks for Enterprise Risk domains, predominantly covering Non-Financial Risk / Operational Risk, Compliance Risk, and Third-Party Risk Management.
• Policy and Procedure Documentation: Draft, review, and update governance documents such as policies, procedures, and control frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements and industry leading practices.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop risk indicators and other metrics related to specific risk domains and calculate their outputs using client-provided data. Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for client review.
• Internal Audit Execution: Perform end-to-end internal audit procedures, including planning, creation of Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), performing process walkthroughs, testing control, documenting working papers and producing final reports, ensuring any regulatory requirements have been covered at a minimum and executing audit deliverables aligned to Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) standards.
• Regulatory Compliance Assessment: Conduct gap assessments against regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, KYC, fraud risk) and prepare compliance checklists and remediation plans.
• Benchmarking Across Jurisdictions: Perform comparative analysis of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions to identify differences, best practices, and implications for client operations.

People and Team Contribution

• Collaborate effectively with project managers and team members to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day client interactions, ensuring clear communication and alignment on deliverables.
• Support junior team members through guidance and informal coaching, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Participate in internal initiatives such as training sessions, methodology development, and thought leadership activities.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret regulatory and risk requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing client-ready reports and conducting stakeholder discussions. English is essential, Arabic in addition would be highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and adaptability in dynamic client environments.
• Proactive work ethic, reliability under timelines, and teamwork mindset. Approaching tasks with an open mindset on how to solve any problem presented.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in risk consulting, internal audit, compliance, or financial services (background in Big-4, banking, asset management or insurance would be preferred).
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, regulatory frameworks, and internal audit standards (e.g. IIA).
• Experience in preparing policies, procedures, and risk frameworks for financial institutions.

Ideally, You Will Also Have

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CFE or ACAMS.
• Exposure to financial crime risk management (AML, KYC, fraud prevention) and operational resilience frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulations issued by at least one of the financial services regulators such as Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority and the Saudi Insurance Authority.

What Working at EY Offers

• Opportunities to develop deep technical and advisory skills.
• Structured learning, coaching, and on-the-job development.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients, risk domains, and solution challenges.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

To qualify for the role

• Proven experience (minimum 10 years) in a leadership role within tax, professional services, or related delivery functions, preferably with exposure to the MENA region.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling offshore or shared services teams, with a focus on operational excellence and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of GCC business environment and tax regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-border collaboration.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to design and implement new delivery and operating models.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Proven project management skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Arabic or regional languages is an advantage.

What we look for

• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong sense of ownership.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Collaborative leader who inspires trust and motivates teams.
• Passion for building new capabilities and making a tangible impact.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the collaboration with stakeholders to gather project requirements, assess resource needs, and develop comprehensive resource plans.
• Lead the analysis of resource availability, skill sets, and capacity to support project demands, ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources.
• Develop and implement resource management strategies, including forecasting future resource requirements, identifying potential bottlenecks, and proposing mitigation plans.
• Supervise the monitoring and tracking of resource allocations, utilization, and availability using resource management tools and systems.
• Coordinate closely with project managers and team leads to ensure timely and accurate project staffing, addressing any conflicts or constraints.
• Proactively identify and address resource allocation conflicts or gaps, collaborating with stakeholders to find suitable resolutions.
• Mentor and guide Level 1 and Senior Associate team members, assisting them in resource allocation activities and fostering their professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements, implementing best practices, and streamlining resource management workflows.
• Prepare and present regular reports and dashboards to provide insights on resource utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to stakeholders and senior management.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and resource management practices, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field. Relevant certifications in resource management or project management are a plus.
• Extensive experience in resource management or related roles, preferably within a complex organizational setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex resource requirements and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in using resource management tools and software to track and manage resource allocation and utilization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and present data in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members effectively.
• Proactive attitude, adaptability to change, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks is desirable.
• Experience in a supervisory role with proven ability to manage and lead a team.

This role requires a higher level of responsibility, including overseeing the work of Senior Associates and ensuring that all resource management activities are carried out effectively and efficiently. The Supervising Associate is expected to have a deeper understanding of resource management practices and a proven track record of leadership.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time assisting with and managing the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding transfer pricing engagements, ensuring technical and practical excellence to maximize client service quality.

Moreover, you will be a core contributor to the development of the practice through initiatives such as delivering internal training, developing precedents, sharing knowhow, participating in team and firm events, giving internal and external presentations, and producing expert articles for publications.

Skills and attributes for success

You will also need to have strong technical knowledge and subject matter expertise on the various topics related to international tax in addition to a keen understanding of the tax laws and codes of the jurisdictions you are expected to work with.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree focused on Tax, Economics, Accounting, or Finance, or related area.
• 6 years or more of relevant, client-facing international tax or transfer pricing advisory experience.
• Strong managerial, organizational, project management, analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience of managing a team and/or mentoring and developing more junior team members.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An approved professional qualification such as ADIT, ATT, ACCA, CPA, CA, or LLB. Alternatively, a relevant Masters’ degree is also acceptable.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

Skills and attributes for success

You will play a strategic role in helping clients identify sources of value creation and quantifying them. A solution-oriented mindset is essential to act as a true Corporate Finance advisor, leveraging EY capabilities to assist clients in solving their issues and unlocking potential for value growth. In a commercial capacity, you will regularly advise businesses on valuation issues related to acquisitions, divestitures, or restructuring, and provide fairness opinions on transactions and restructurings. Additionally, in the regulatory and accounting domain, you will collaborate with management during the acquisition process to understand how the value of acquired intangible and financial assets will impact accounting requirements, providing fair value opinions for financial reporting purposes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business with at least 6 years of related business valuation experience; or a graduate degree with 3 to 5 years of related work experience.
• Solution-driven individual with a proven record of solving complex problems, completing challenging projects, and developing client relationships.
• Autonomous with experience in reporting to Director/Partner and handling business valuation, capital allocation, and portfolio optimization.
• Strong financial modeling skills and a broad understanding of IFRS standards related to fair value measurements, business combinations, and impairment testing.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have previous valuation experience in professional services/Big 4 Firm.
• Have previous experience in coaching teams of junior and senior staff.
• Have financial modelling experience.
• Have an achievement of or significant progress towards a CFA;

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for valuations and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.

Your key responsibilities

You will be responsible for effectively engaging with clients and executing engagements under the supervision of Senior Managers/Partners. You will be engaged in Client Engagements in the following areas:

• Financial statement preparation in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local regulatory guidelines
• Applying IFRS to complex transactions and scenarios
• Preparing financial information for submission to the management and regulators
• Preparing carve-out financial statements
• Preparing management reports (including reporting templates)

You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including excel data books, written reports, presentations, and discussions with the client.

Moreover, you will assist Partners with business development proposals on existing / new clients along with driving innovation in service delivery; ensure delivery is in line with firm’s Quality and Risk management requirements/expectations. Further, you will be responsible to assist Managers/Partners in developing/refreshing methodologies related to our existing/new solutions. You must contribute to various firm wide initiatives like learning and development (L&D) programs, campus recruitment, knowledge sharing, practice development and growth under guidance of Managers.

You also must take up project execution responsibility in a team or individually as per requirements and work plan, review work done by sub-ordinates (if any) and provide qualitative inputs before submission of deliverables to seniors/client due to sensitive information towards EY code of conduct, values, and quality standards.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of accounting & financial management
• Minimum of eight years experience for Manager role in financial consulting
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or MBA in Finance
• Big4 firm experience is advantageous.
• Practical experience relating to the preparation of the financial statements, statutory reporting, application of IFRS, financial information preparation for management and for regulatory submission, etc.
• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East as per the project requirements
• Flexibility to work in teams with diverse background
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and writing).

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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