Senior Manager / Director, Financial Accounting Advisory Services

Your key responsibilities

As a Director/Senior Manager you’ll be responsible for managing financial services related engagements, while collaborating with the partner and client to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables.

To this end you’ll ensure that the FAAS engagement team understands the client's needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented; ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements and monitor the FAAS engagement team's performance against the budget, and alter if necessary.

In addition, identifying and communicating relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client will be essential as well consulting with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues and participating in sales of new FAAS work.

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

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the related field
• Experienced in delivering engagements (process improvements, internal controls, policies and procedures, regulatory (Basel), IFRS 9) across the industry
• An understanding of core banking systems and their architecture for finance along with their linkage to treasury and front-end systems
• Strong advisory (selling) mindset
• CPA/CA/ACCA certification
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
• Deep understanding of the client's industry and marketplace
• Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
• Fluent written and verbal English communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• 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