Manager, FAAS - GIBS, UAE

Location: Dubai Other locations: Primary Location Only Salary: Competitive Date: 10 Jun 2026 Job description

Requisition ID: 1716118 In Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial reporting challenges facing their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function and the overall corporate governance frameworks for organizations. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.

That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

Having the largest geographical footprint in the MENA region, EY is perfectly placed to help the multitude of government entities, private entities and businesses change their accounting standards to the latest IFRS standards as well as internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) implementation and corporate governance framework development. We’re looking for ambitious people to help drive and support this change while learning about the intricacies of dealing with diverse clients in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you'll participate in and manage client engagements, contributing across various sectors. You’ll collaborate with the partner, director, senior manager and client to determine a FAAS strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables, while ensuring FAAS engagement teams understand the client's needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate, with top quality and well-presented.

Timely delivery of projects in compliance with regulatory frameworks is essential, as is working with other service lines in providing an integrated service delivery. You’ll monitor performance of the team against budget as well as identify and communicate relevant trends, developments and key performance drivers relevant to the client. Business development activities and sales of new FAAS work will also be paramount in this role.

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 this role, you must have

• Flawless communication skills in English and Arabic is preferable as well
• Strong advisory (selling) mindset
• Strong technical skills and recognized cautious risk management ability
• Understanding of a client's industry and marketplace
• Strong management skills to lead teams, delegate appropriately, mentor, review performance and counsel employees
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
• Experience of managing teams and working on 2+ engagements simultaneously
• Demonstrate team mentoring skills
• Possess advanced experience in the areas of ICFR, Corporate Governance, Board Support
• Ability to lead a team and submit deliverables in line with the agreed scope of work and clients requirements
• Must posses relevant and valid qualifications such as CIA, ACCA, CRMA, GRCP, GRCA
• At least 6 years within a Big 4 environment
• Ability and comfort level in researching client inquires and emerging issues, including reg