דרושים Senior Manager Ifrs Professional Practice Assurance Dubai ב-Ey ב-United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Financial Services team supports organizations through a diverse range of services that include finance function transformation, accounting and reporting advisory, transaction accounting, treasury, corporate governance, performance improvement and other services that support organizations navigate evolving business needs, technological advancement, demands for greater transparency and changing regulatory requirements.

Your key responsibilities

We value a strong team culture. You will play an active role in building and sustaining this culture by supporting recruitment efforts, helping retain top talent, and contributing to our learning and development programs.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• You have a master’s degree in accounting, Economics, (quantitative) Finance, business administration or a comparable field;
• Relevant working experience in the financial services sector and/or with a large consulting firm, gained in the finance (CFO) domain.
• You bring an innovative mindset, have affinity with and interest in designing and implementing advanced Finance domain practices and the use of AI and other technology to improve ways of working. You are passionate about making things better and do not accept status quo.
• You possess a strong understanding and have significant experience working with IFRS, through technical advice and implementation within the banking sector, and have experience with a broad range of finance processes.
• You understand the business model of banks and/or insurance companies, and their risk and regulatory complexities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, towards your team and to clients. You can explain complex topics in an easy and understandable way; and
• Supervising and coaching junior team members to ensure that they are able to continue developing both professionally and personally.
• Flexibility to travel across the MENA region
• Ideally, you also speak and write Arabic.

Job Title: Senior Consultant- 12 Months Contract- Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide service (i.e. financial statements preparation and audit coordination) to the clients.
• Bookkeeping – analyze and post journal entries, process invoice and payments, revenue recognition, bank and accounts reconciliation, among others.
• Monitor and prepare financial statements submission to various regulatory authorities
• Assist in the process of ensuring month end closing/reporting process comply with both internal and external policies

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from reputable overseas or local Universities.
• A relevant professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3-4 years working experiences within a large professional services company or similar environment.
• Has a strong foundation in basic accounting concepts (e.g., accruals, deferrals, prepayments, etc.)
• Should be capable of working effectively under pressure and meeting established goals & objectives within the specific deadline, while maintaining high quality work at all times.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in dealing with people at all professional levels will also be highly valued.
• Should be proactive, highly motivated and able to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to travel within UAE for client requirements.
• Familiarity with MS Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential.

Your key responsibilities

You will spend your time assisting with and managing the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding international tax 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 in addition to an approved professional qualification such as ADIT, ATT, ACCA, CPA, CA, or LLB. Alternatively, a relevant Masters’ degree is also acceptable.
• 6 years or more of relevant, client-facing international tax advisory experience.
• Broad exposure to international taxation with focus on inbound and outbound investments.
• 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

• Advanced knowledge or specialization in a particular area of international tax.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

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 supervise high performing teams and build a positive learning culture, coaching and counseling junior team members to help them develop. 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 amounts of data, you will be perfect for the role.

Qualification and Experience

• A bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials in accounting, business, finance, taxation or any related essential fields.
• MBA, master’s or another related advanced degree and/or professional qualifications e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CTA, ADIT or equivalent qualification.
• A very strong knowledge and minimum of 4 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 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.

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

Join a professional tax team spanning the GCC, where you'll work as an experienced transfer pricing specialist in a dynamic, solution-focused environment. We offer exciting projects, a collaborative culture, and the flexibility to shape your workday.

Your key responsibilities

You'll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, translating data into insights and building strong client relationships across industries. You'll also lead multiple transfer pricing engagements and contribute to high-quality tax planning services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role – either from another audit house or an in-house transfer pricing section
• An understanding of complex transfer pricing concepts and broad exposure to transfer pricing issues
• Strong organizational, analytical and verbal/written communication skills
• Professional and educational qualifications are Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration and Commercial Law, Master of Science (MSc) in Business Administration and Auditing or Master of Laws

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in Arabic
• A consistent record of excellence in a professional services environment
• Existing transfer pricing experience

Senior Manager / Director Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM)

Languages:Arabic & English (Mandatory)
Experience:12–15 years
Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions

Client Delivery and Technical Leadership

• Lead complex risk transformation engagements covering credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk , regulatory capital, and stress testing.
• Design, calibrate, and validate risk models (PD, LGD, EAD) under Basel and IFRS 9.
• Develop and review ICAAP frameworks, capital planning, and stress testing programs for regulatory submission.
• Support clients in strengthening liquidity risk frameworks (LCR, NSFR, IRRBB) and aligning ALM practices with supervisory expectations.
• Advise on operational risk frameworks, RCSA design, loss data analytics, and capital quantification under Basel III/IV.
• Oversee engagement governance, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and measurable impact.

Market and Business Development

• Build and manage senior client relationships, including C-suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposal leadership, solution design, and sector insights.
• Identify emerging client needs (ESG, climate risk, AI governance) and translate them into new service offerings.

People and Practice Development

• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and innovation.
• Develop EY’s intellectual capital through publications, client insights, and participation in industry forums.
• Promote cross-border collaboration with other EY member firms in Europe, APAC, and the GCC.

Desirable / Differentiating Areas

• Lead or contribute to fraud risk analytics using machine learning and anomaly detection.
• Design third-party risk management frameworks for outsourcing and fintech ecosystems.
• Apply AI/ML and automation in model governance, early-warning indicators, and risk reporting.
• Integrate digital, cyber, and resilience considerations into enterprise risk frameworks.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong quantitative background and regulatory fluency across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk domains.
• Deep understanding of Basel III/IV , IFRS 9 , and ICAAP/ILAAP requirements.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, or SQL for quantitative and stress-testing model development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business solutions.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• 12–15 years of experience in financial-services risk management, either in consulting or at a Tier-1 bank.
• Demonstrated success leading risk and capital-management transformation programs.
• Experience working directly with regulators (e.g., SAMA, CBUAE, QCB, EBA, APRA, PRA).
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Exposure to fraud, third-party, or digital-risk domains.
• International project experience across Europe, Australia, or APAC.
• Professional certifications such as FRM , CFA , or PRM .
• Experience leveraging AI/ML for predictive modelling, anomaly detection, or model monitoring.

What We Offer

• A platform to lead risk transformation across the region’s most significant financial institutions.
• Access to EY’s global network of quantitative and regulatory experts.
• Opportunities to innovate with emerging technologies in risk and finance.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values intellectual curiosity and teamwork.