Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting & IFRS Advisory

About the role

EY is recruiting an Assistant Manager (also referred to as Senior Consultant) for its Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) practice in Islamabad, Pakistan. The role supports large-scale engagements such as IFRS advisory, mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs and capital markets transactions, and provides accounting and finance support for IPO processes. It is based in the Rapid Innovations Centre of Excellence and supports client engagements across the MENA region.

Key responsibilities

• Support IFRS advisory engagements, including technical accounting on business combinations and consolidation, IFRS conversions, accounting change services, and development of accounting and finance policy and procedure manuals.
• Prepare financial statements, conduct finance diagnostic or gap assessments, and draft accounting memos or whitepapers.
• Assist clients through the IPO journey, including readiness assessment, execution and project management support for a listing.
• Deliver IPO remediation workstreams, close readiness gaps and improve reporting packs, finance processes and controls.
• Work with clients across industries, report to managers, senior managers or directors, and coordinate closely with clients.
• Consult with internal resources on complex accounting and reporting issues and ensure work meets quality and risk management requirements.
• Support business development by helping with proposals, pitch materials and service delivery approaches.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance.
• CPA, CA or ACCA certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in a consulting firm in audit or accounting advisory; Big 4 experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience applying IFRS, preparing financial statements and developing finance and accounting policies and procedures.
• Team player with strong written and verbal English communication and technical writing skills.
• Willingness to travel within the Middle East on short notice.

Required skills

• Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• IFRS application and financial statement preparation.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package linked to performance.
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• Leadership development, coaching and insights.
• A diverse and inclusive culture.