Senior Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - EY

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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Description

Senior Manager
, IFRS Professional
Practice

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY is a global professional services organisation providing advisory, assurance, tax and transaction services. Our purpose, to build a better working world, has never been more important.

Life at EY has been transformed dramatically by Covid-19 but our strong culture of flexible and remote working has helped EY people navigate new ways of working and remain connected with each other and our clients.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join the IFRS Professional Practice in our Johannesburg office.

The EY IFRS Financial Reporting Group (FRG) is one of the most trusted, respected, and influential teams that assists clients in addressing the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business.

As a Senior Manager, you will work within a team of IFRS specialists to provide responsive accounting and financial reporting support to our audit teams, our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) teams and other service lines within EY.

The role will suit individuals with previous IFRS specialist experience as well as those with an interest in developing their IFRS skills further.

You will gain ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching.

Your key responsibilities**:

Participating in technical accounting consultations and providing technical support to audit teams

Performing pre-issuance technical reviews on listed entity financial statements

Supporting the technical learning and development of the audit practice through the preparation and delivery of technical updates, publications, and training materials

Building strong relationships both internally and externally, including building your profile with professional bodies and organisations

Engaging directly with EY clients in the provision of technical accounting services

Supporting the EY brand in the marketplace through providing exceptional client service

Developing our people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff

Playing an active operational role within our team

Skills and attributes for success

To quality for the role you must have**:
CA (SA), and a minimum of 6 years' relevant experience and a thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards

Experience in analysing complex accounting issues and providing solutions in accordance with the relevant accounting standards and legislation

Ideally
, you'll also have
Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate your view

Ability to succinctly present on a technical topic and articulate the issue and impact for our clients

Ability to be flexible when required and to work collaboratively within our team to meet required deadlines

What we offer

Success as defined by you:
We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Continuous learning:

personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you'll develop the mindset and skills you'll need to thrive in the future.

Diverse and inclusive culture:
You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you'll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging.

The exceptional EY experience. It'
s yours to build.

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