Senior Manager - IFRS Professional Practice at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

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
• Actively participating in accounting standard subject matter group(s)
• 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

To qualify 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 will 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.