Experienced Translator - Amman | ErnstYoung Job

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Translate financial statements, audit reports, management letters, correspondence, contracts, and other business documents.
• Proofread and edit translated content to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and adherence to EY terminology and formatting standards.
• Use CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados Studio) to maintain terminology consistency and translation memory across projects.
• Coordinate with translation team members to meet tight engagement deadlines.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive client, regulatory, and leadership materials.
• Support ad-hoc translation requests as needed, including meeting minutes and internal communications.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 2–3 years of professional translation experience (Arabic–English and English–Arabic), preferably in Big Four / Ten firms or other professional services, audit, or financial institutions.
• Language proficiency: excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Technical skills: Proficiency with CAT tools, particularly SDL Trados Studio; strong MS Office/Word skills, including tracked changes and comments.
• Accuracy and attention to details: ability to identify terminology, numerical, and formatting inconsistencies.
• Work style: Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet strict audit reporting deadlines.
• Professionalism: High standard of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive financial and regulatory information.

Academic Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Translation, English Language and Literature, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Translation or a related discipline is considered an advantage.