Assurance Manager

EY- Assurance - MENA - Manager (FSO) At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications Your key responsibilities In your role as a Manager you’ll: Manage a portfolio of assurance engagements for clients in Banking & Capital Markets and Wealth & Asset Management sectors. Execute audits covering trading activities, treasury, investment banking, lending, and financial reporting. Evaluate internal controls over financial processes, trading systems, and transaction lifecycle. Assess the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, including credit, market, and liquidity risk. Demonstrate strong understanding of banking products, including derivatives, fixed income instruments, equities, and foreign exchange (FX). Assess Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models in accordance with IFRS 9 / Ind AS 109, including staging, probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), and macroeconomic overlays; evaluate assumptions, data quality, and governance over impairment calculations. Evaluate fair value measurement techniques in line with IFRS 13 / Ind AS 113, including valuation methodologies (market, income, and cost approaches), fair value hierarchy (Level 1, 2, 3), and key model assumptions and inputs. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders to communicate insights, add value, and expand service opportunities. Provide technical guidance and actively participate in audit procedures, particularly in complex or specialized areas. Collaborate with teams to define audit objectives and strategies that effectively address risk and deliver value. Monitor engagement progress against budgets and timelines, making necessary adjustments to ensure efficient delivery. Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory developments, and economic factors, and assess their impact on clients. Mentor and develop team members by fostering ownership, critical thinking, and accountability within the team Requirements: To qualify for the role you must have An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as CA/ACCA certification Approximately 5-8 years of experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm, preferably from a Big 4 or medium-tier firm. Experience in managing banking and capital market clients. IFRS certification desired Excellent project management skills A dedication to teamwork and leadership Excellent command of spoken and written English What working at EY offers Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.