Assurance - External Audit Manager - Cairo Hub 1

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The opportunity

EY is looking for a Senior Manager to join its Audit team at Cairo office to lead on complex audit engagements and support business growth. In this role, you will build and strengthen internal and external relationships while ensuring high-quality work is delivered to clients. You will identify and escalate risks, foster a positive learning culture, and mentor junior team members to support their development. 

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you'll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Associate Partners or Partners 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. 

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.  

Qualifications & Experience 

• Nine years of professional experience in external audit 
• Strong academic record and professional accounting qualification such as ACCA/ CPA/ CA 
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm 

Ideally, you’ll also

• Experience of risk-based audit process  
• Coaching, mentoring and counselling experience 
• Experience in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region   
• Proficiency in Arabic Language 

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 you  

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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