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Consultant, AI Software Engineer, FAAS, Dubai

In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

This role will be based in Riyadh and center of excellence in Jordan and Egypt and will remotely support MENA client engagements. Based on business need, travel will be a requirement.

In this fast-moving space, you will be a key driver in identifying opportunities, shaping offerings, and supporting business development efforts.

Your key responsibilities

In this exciting new role, you will manage up to two projects alongside senior business leaders such as Directors and Partners, and enable clients to define an AI-driven FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and maximizes value from emerging technologies. You will help clients realize business value through AI use-cases—including
LLMs,GenAI applications, and MLOps implementation.

The role will also involve ensuring timely delivery in compliance with regulatory requirements, effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, working with other service lines for integrated service delivery, and monitoring engagement team performance against the budget. You will stay on top of emerging AI trends, evaluate innovative AI/GenAI tools, and support go-to-market efforts.

Skills and attributes for success

Proactivity, accountability, and results-driven mindset will be crucial in this environment. You’ll need to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and drive high-quality, innovative deliverables.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 3 to 4 years of related work experience
• Demonstrated work experience of at least 2 years in a global consulting firm
• Practical experience in AI and ML development with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Hands-on experience building and fine-tuning LLMs , working with frameworks like LangChain, HuggingFace, or OpenAI APIs
• Experience designing MLOps pipelines , AI solution architecture, and deploying AI models in production
• Exposure to GenAI use cases such as document summarization, chatbots, intelligent assistants, and code generation
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Telecom
• Strong ability to translate complex business problems into AI solutions with measurable impact
• Knowledge of data privacy, ethical AI, and responsible AI principles
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Track record with a leading consulting firm
• Experience with GenAI tooling ecosystems such as Azure OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, or AWS Bedrock
• Proficiency in the Arabic language

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.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on tax policy developments, legislative changes, and regulatory trends at local and international levels.
• Support clients in tax controversy matters, including audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Draft technical analyses, position papers, and policy submissions for clients and industry groups.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate tax risks and optimize compliance frameworks.
• Conduct research on global tax policy shifts, OECD initiatives, and digital economy tax developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, economics, public policy) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare and present insights to clients, regulators, and external stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.

To qualify for the role

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
• At least three years of relevant experience as Tax professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates from governmental entities, or international firms.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international tax rules, dispute resolution processes, and tax authority practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and interact with senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting technical memos and policy papers.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience engaging with tax authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Familiarity with OECD BEPS, Pillar One and Two, and global minimum tax frameworks.
• Exposure to litigation support, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution.
• Client-facing experience in advising multinational corporations.

Building a better working world

Requisition Id : 1650638

ASU - FAAS - Financial&AccountingAdv :

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders.

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), IFRS & US GAAP conversion, IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Your key responsibilities

Support the assessment and redesign of finance processes with a focus on enhancing CFO capabilities in areas like financial reporting, close, control, and automation.
Assist in developing digital finance solutions, including functional support around tech implementation, to streamline and automate critical CFO processes.
Contribute to implementation of SOX/Gaap compliance controls and process controls within finance systems.
Support data analytics initiatives by preparing, modelling, and visualizing financial data to enable CFOs to make strategic decisions.
Help capture reporting requirements, develop dashboards, and deliver insights using BI tools to support CFOs’ oversight and control functions.
Participate in enterprise finance transformation projects, including process automation, technology deployment, and strategic planning.
Support proposal development and contribute to the creation of new service offerings aligned with CFO priorities.
Collaborate with client teams and internal stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of solutions that improve financial processes and controls.
Contribute to knowledge sharing, asset development, and best practices in digital finance, data analytics, and automation.

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

Skills and attributes for success

Must have strong knowledge of Finance processes & some accounting standards
Ability to prioritize work on multiple assignments & manage ambiguity
Strong verbal and communication skills
Clarity of thoughts and assertive
Effectiveness and creativity of written expression - logical, readability and conciseness
Ability to meet deadlines
Foundational analytics in areas such as Journal entry testing, Hire to Retire, Procure to Pay, Acquire to Retire Order to Cash, Record to Report, Production and Inventory
Visualization
Data extraction from Client ERPs
Design, review and rectify algorithms, systems and processes to analyze client data, as well as implement them in the appropriate tools and technologies
Hands on experience in analytics in financial reporting
Knowledge of databases, ETL, and hands on experience / theoretical knowledge in SQL
Experience in any of the visualization tools like Tableau, Spotfire, Qlikview, etc.
Knowledge and experience in ERP such as SAP and / or Oracle and data extraction
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (advanced Excel skills & Macros)

Good to have

Experience in NLP/ Web Scraping/ Log Analytics/ TensorFlow/ AI / Beautiful Soup
Experience in Iron Python/JavaScript

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Information Technology, or related fields.
2-6 years of experience in finance process improvement, functional support around tech implementation, data analytics, or automation within a consulting or corporate environment.
Knowledge of CFO-critical finance processes such as financial reporting, close, procure-to-pay, and inter-company accounting.
Familiarity with tech solutions like SAP, Hyperion, other similar platforms, and experience with financial controls, including SOX.
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI and data modelling such as Alteryx for financial reporting. Or any other ETL tool.
Strong analytical skills, with an understanding of financial data structures and processes.
Effective communicator with a team-oriented mindset, eager to support CFO-led initiatives.
Prior experience supporting digital finance transformation projects is a plus.

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

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

Your key responsibilities

As a Consultant in the strategy consulting practice, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors. You can expect to spend most of your time working on strategy-related projects which include long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-wide digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree from a top-ranking university.
• At least 2 years of work experience, ideally within consulting or strategy-related work preferably in Government and Public sector, Digital/AI, Financial Services, Energy and Industrials sectors,
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in the English and Arabic language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.
• Effective organization, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region, when necessary (approximately 25-50% of time).

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• MBA or Masters from a top tier business school.
• Prior experience with a particular focus on client advisory or strategic planning with the ability to multitask and work efficiently within a past-paced environment.

What we look for

We are interested in highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offerWe 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 worldneeds.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on tax policy developments, legislative changes, and regulatory trends at local and international levels.
• Support clients in tax controversy matters, including audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Draft technical analyses, position papers, and policy submissions for clients and industry groups.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate tax risks and optimize compliance frameworks.
• Conduct research on global tax policy shifts, OECD initiatives, and digital economy tax developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, economics, public policy) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Prepare and present insights to clients, regulators, and external stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.

To qualify for the role

• A degree in economics, finance, tax or accounting
• At least three years of relevant experience as Tax professional
• Experience working for a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred. However, we will consider candidates from governmental entities, or international firms.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international tax rules, dispute resolution processes, and tax authority practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and interact with senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including drafting technical memos and policy papers.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience engaging with tax authorities, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Familiarity with OECD BEPS, Pillar One and Two, and global minimum tax frameworks.
• Exposure to litigation support, arbitration, or alternative dispute resolution.
• Client-facing experience in advising multinational corporations.

Building a better working world

As a Senior Consultant you’ll build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high value opportunities. You’ll lead presentations and proposals for complex projects or elements of highly complex projects and provide subject matter insight to bids and proposals. Drawing on your skills and experience, you’ll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in the Forensics team, you are required to lead and grow a team and to provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, fraud risk assessments, enterprise risk management, internal controls to our clients. You are also required to assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, in order to manage organizational and strategic risks.

You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to address compliance, financial, and operational risks as well as perform internal control testing, develop internal audit plans, and provide internal audit services on an outsourcing basis. You will assess the client’s current state internal controls and SOX framework in order to mitigate risk.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the Forensics domain coupled with a background in GRC, internal & external audit, risk advisory and compliance and risk assessment with a consulting firm.
• Broad industry expertise and network, and with an establishes experience with a top tier consulting firm
• Lead a team of professionals to combine diverse cross-border experience with local knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries
• Work effectively as a member of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
• Strong understanding of expectations of regulators and international organisations such as FATF.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Working experience in the MENA region
• Prior experience in consulting firm
• Fluent Arabic and English communication skills

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.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

As a Senior Consultant you’ll build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and develop a portfolio of projects by focusing on high value opportunities. You’ll lead presentations and proposals for complex projects or elements of highly complex projects and provide subject matter insight to bids and proposals. Drawing on your skills and experience, you’ll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in the Forensics team, you are required to lead and grow a team and to provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, fraud risk assessments, enterprise risk management, internal controls to our clients. You are also required to assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, in order to manage organizational and strategic risks.

You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high level client personnel to address compliance, financial, and operational risks as well as perform internal control testing, develop internal audit plans, and provide internal audit services on an outsourcing basis. You will assess the client’s current state internal controls and SOX framework in order to mitigate risk.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the Forensics domain coupled with a background in GRC, internal & external audit, risk advisory and compliance and risk assessment with a consulting firm.
• Broad industry expertise and network, and with an establishes experience with a top tier consulting firm
• Lead a team of professionals to combine diverse cross-border experience with local knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries
• Work effectively as a member of a worldwide network of professional advisors, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
• Strong understanding of expectations of regulators and international organisations such as FATF.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Working experience in the MENA region
• Prior experience in consulting firm
• Fluent Arabic and English communication skills

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.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.