The FAAS Senior / Assistant Manager supports clients with complex accounting, financial reporting, transaction accounting, accounting conversions, and preparation for new reporting standards. Requirements typically include a university degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent, and several years of audit or financial reporting experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial statements, and accounting principles is expected. The candidate should demonstrate analytical ability, project management skills, commercial awareness, and confidence communicating with clients and senior stakeholders. Experience leading teams, managing multiple deadlines, and working effectively in English is important. Familiarity with Excel and financial reporting systems is also beneficial.
EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is one of the world’s largest professional services organizations and part of the Big Four accounting firms. It provides assurance, tax, consulting, strategy, transactions, and financial accounting advisory services to businesses, governments, and institutions. EY operates in more than 150 countries and supports clients with improving performance, managing risk, adopting technology, and meeting regulatory requirements. In Cyprus, EY has offices including Nicosia and serves local and international companies across financial services, consumer products, energy, real estate, and other industries. Its FAAS practice helps organizations address technical accounting matters, improve financial reporting, prepare for transactions, and implement new accounting standards. EY generally offers structured training, professional qualification support, international exposure, and opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams and senior client contacts.
Cyprus offers opportunities in accounting, audit, financial services, technology, shipping, tourism, education, and professional consulting, with Nicosia and Limassol being major business centers. English is widely used in workplaces, while Greek is the main local language; Turkish is also an official language. The island combines a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle with long summers, beaches, historic villages, and an active social culture. Living costs, especially rent in Limassol, can be high, while Nicosia may offer better value. EU citizens can live and work in Cyprus with registration requirements, whereas non-EU nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and residence authorization before starting work. Applicants should confirm eligibility, documentation, and sector restrictions with Cyprus authorities or the employer. Public and private healthcare are available, and a car is often useful outside city centers. Cyprus is well connected to Europe and the Middle East.
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