Senior Consultant, Finance planning budgeting and costing, FAAS, Riyadh

Overview

Your Key Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll work directly with a diverse range of clients across various industries to assess the impact of new accounting standards, proposed transactions, or other regulatory changes. Specifically, you will:
• 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 accounting advisory services to guarantee compliance with IFRS and IPSAS standards.
• Assist clients in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they meet IFRS and IPSAS requirements.
• Provide guidance on the adoption of new accounting standards and the impact on financial reporting.
• Collaborate with clients to streamline their accounting processes and improve overall efficiency in financial reporting.
• Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues, ensuring that FAAS work products meet client needs, are clear, accurate, and well-presented.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial accounting and reporting.
• 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.
• Identify and communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• 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, 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in costing, budgeting, financial planning, and management reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, performance management, and financial modeling.
• Experience working with financial planning and reporting systems (FP&A tools / ERP systems) is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Previous experience with a big four will be considered an advantage
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including 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

What We Look For

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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