External Audit Manager - Kuwait

From small businesses to some of the world's best-known brands, our clients
count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform
their on-going strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and
reacting to complex data - and they look to us for advice and services they
can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to
make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of
industries and responsibilities.

Our tailored external audit services help build trust and confidence through
transparency, clarity and consistency. We are ‎79,000+ professionals based
worldwide across ‎150 countries. Audit services involve reporting on the
fairness in all material respects with which a client's audited financial
statements are presented, in conformity with the applicable financial
reporting framework.

The opportunity

EY 's Rapid Innovation practice supports audit engagements across the MENA
region both remotely and through travel to MENA offices.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you'll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the
audit strategy in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner and executing
it in compliance with Ernst & Young's 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 also
assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing
staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as
participate in business development initiatives.

You'll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external
relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a 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 through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring.
You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining
and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an
educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

Skills and attributes for success

Pro- activity, accountability and results- driven people will flourish in this
environment. Dealing with competing priorities, 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
*
Strong academic record, including a degree
* Professional accounting qualification, such as CPA, ACCA, CA
* At least five years of professional experience in external audit
* Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and experience managing teams
* Experience with a Big ‎4 accounting firm
* Experience of risk-based audit process
* Understanding of currently applicable and upcoming IFRS
* Knowledge of use of audit tools and data analytic tools
* Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience
* Fluent English communication skills
* Effective presentation skills

Ideally, you 'll also have
*
Proficiency in the Arabic language
* Experience within Financial Services or Oil & Gas sector

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.

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