Finance Operate Assistant Manager (French-Speaking) – African Markets needed at Ernst & Young Global Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Working effectively as a leader, team member, giving guidance, providing support, maintaining open communication channels;
• Proactively keeping managers and senior managers up to date on engagement status;
• Communicate with French-speaking Africa, in-country teams and external stakeholders
• Review deliverables and ensure adherence to both IFRS and OHADA standards;
• Present and deliver work products to clients;
• Build strong internal relationships within the compliance and reporting team and across other services and regions;
• Coach, mentor and develop junior staff members;
• Contribute to the business achieving its metrics;
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel; and
• Ensuring all team members are adequately planned on client engagements.

Qualifications & Experience

• SAICA, SAIPA or equivalent relevant experience
• 3 years minimum practical accounting, tax and/or auditing experience with knowledge in OHADA regulations
• Proven experience in delivering accounting and tax services to clients, including in the OHADA region
• Fluent in French to effectively communicate with clients and teams in French-speaking Africa Commercial – Mandatory.
• Legislative and industry knowledge including a robust understanding of OHADA norms
• Ability to apply our global compliance process and tools + Q&RM procedures
• Strong Knowledge of IFRS and OHADA accounting principles
• Experience and exposure to ERP systems
• Project management skills
• Proven ability to manage and lead self + others, as well as to effectively manage deadlines
• “Can do” or winning mind set; team player