SC - FAAS - Technology & Controls Focus - Dubai

Consultant / Senior Consultant Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Technology & Controls Focus

Assurance EY MENA

In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) we partner with clients to address complex accounting governance and controls challenges. You will join a team that empowers finance functions throughgovernance internal controls assessment and controls optimization leveraging technology to strengthen financial reporting integrity and corporate resilience. With EYs global resources and MENA expertise you will drive innovation in finance and tech-enabled governance while building a career that shapes a better working world.

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The Opportunity

EYs MENA practice is a leader in advising governments private enterprises and multinationals onInternal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Governancethat bridge finance and IT. Role Key focus areas include:

• IT Governance & Controls: Designing and assessing IT General Controls (ITGCs) IT Application Controls (ITACs) Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) and technology frameworks / policies.
• Controls Transformation: Developing risk control matrices (RCMs) and evaluating the impact of systems/processes on financial reporting.
• Technology-Driven Financial Reporting: Advising on ERP implementations system migrations and automation tools (e.g: processes automation) to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Aligning IT policies with standards (e.g: COSO COBIT ISO 27001) and emerging regulations.

We seek technology-first professionals who excel at translating IT controls into actionable business insights while driving governance excellence.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagements focused onIT control assessments controls design and governance frameworks ensuring alignment with financial reporting requirements (e.g: ICFR SOX).
• Evaluate IT systems (e.g: ERPs reporting and financial reporting systems) to identify controls affecting financial processes and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Developrisk control matrices (RCMs) and audit-ready documentation for IT environments.
• Advise on IT governance including BCP/DRP resilience IT policies and data integrity controls.
• Collaborate with finance teams to assess how applications system configurations and emerging technologies (e.g: AI blockchain) impact financial outcomes.
• Mentor junior staff on IT audit methodologies internal controls and compliance standards.
• Ensure adherence to Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) protocols while fostering innovation in client deliverables.

Skills for Success

• Technical Expertise: Understanding of ITGCs ITACs application security and system dependencies in financial reporting.
• Internal controls: Proficiency in control assessments RCMs control testing and audit frameworks (e.g: COSO COBIT).
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyse complex IT environments and articulate controls to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Tools Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI Tableu) ERP systems (SAP Oracle) or GRC platforms is a plus.
• Leadership: Experience managing teams across multiple engagements with competing deadlines.
• Language: Fluent in English (Arabic preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree inInformation Systems IT Computer Science or related field.
• Professional certification:CISA CISSP CRISC ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent (ACCA/CIA/CRMA is a plus).
• Experiencein a Big 4 or consulting role with hands-on experience in:
• IT audits control assessments and controls testing (SOX/ICFR environments).
• Designing IT governance frameworks BCP/DRP and cybersecurity policies.
• Developing RCMs and process flow documentation.

Ideally youll also have

Proficiency in the 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

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

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

Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll 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.

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