Finance Leader

Job Description We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Technology and Controls Focus specialist. In this role, you will work closely with clients to address complex accounting, governance, and controls challenges.You will be responsible for empowering finance functions through governance, internal controls assessment, and controls optimization, leveraging technology to strengthen financial reporting integrity and corporate resilience.This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in finance and tech-enabled governance while building a career that shapes a better working world.The Opportunity Our MENA practice is a leader in advising governments, private enterprises, and multinationals on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Governance that bridge finance and IT.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.Your Key Responsibilities Lead engagements focused on IT 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.Develop risk 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.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 analyze 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.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, or related field.Professional certification: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent (ACCA/CIA/CRMA is a plus).Experience in 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.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 Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.