Senior Consultant - FAAS - Transaction Accounting & Capital Markets- Riyadh

Job Description

Senior, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

• 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.
• That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
• Sound interesting?
• Well this is just the beginning.
• Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
• The opportunity
• Our FAAS practice is one of the fastest growing areas of our business.
• As a result, we have a recruitment need for a Senior to join our team to support big scale projects including Mergers & Acquisitions, Carve outs and Capital Market (Equity/Debt) transactions across the entire deal cycle.
• Your key responsibilities
• In this role, you’ll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to:
• Build and maintain strong networks internally and externally;
• Report directly to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners during the planning, execution, and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements;
• Provide advisory services on transactional accounting and reporting for M&A (pre-deal structuring, deal execution and post-merger integration), divestitures and financial carve outs including stand up of the finance function to operate on a standalone basis, IPO readiness and execution (equity and debt offerings) under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations;
• Ensure that work is of high quality, delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with EY policies.
• Work with other EY locations, service lines, and specialists to deliver a fully integrated service offering.
• Monitor engagement economics against key financial metrics and manage the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting & reporting issues, ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate, and well-presented.
• Ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Deliver effective execution of the FAAS service delivery framework, including supporting major transactions with strategic insights and financial advisory expertise.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this environment.
• Dealing with competing priorities, achieving client’s business and financial objectives and understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills.
• This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.
• To qualify for the role, you must have
• A bachelor's degree in finance and / or accounting
• Minimum three years of experience working as an auditor/ consultant or technical resource for a public accounting firm
• CPA / CA / ACCA certification
• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Strong IFRS skills
• Solid team working skills with the ability to work with different people from diverse backgrounds in the diverse FAAS team
• Strong written and verbal (English) communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills;
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including IFRS, public company regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Keen to develop technical and other attributes of assigned team members
• Ideally, you’ll also have
• Masters or MBA qualification
• Track record with a leading audit firm
• Proficiency in the Arabic language
• Sector experience in one or more of the following: Construction, Energy, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare
• What we look for
• We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally.
• You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.
• 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.
• The exceptional EY experience.
• It’s yours to build.
• EY \| Building a better working world
• 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.
• Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
• Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.