Senior Staff Accountant- Core Audit - Assurance

From small businesses to some of the worlds bestknown brands our clients count on reliable financial statements information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. Youll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You wont find an assurance culture like this anywhere else so whether youre looking for a longterm or are interested in progressing on to other areas this is a great place to be.

The opportunity

As an Assurance Senior you will be a professional member of Assurance practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology knowledge and learning resources for our audit professionals you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients satisfaction.
• Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Direct fieldwork daily inform supervisors of the engagement status and manage staff performance.
• Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff.
• Provide performance feedback and training and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster an efficient innovative and teamoriented work environment.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members views.
• Use technology to continually learn share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Develop an understanding of EYs service lines and actively seek/encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firms services.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Canadian CPA designation or equivalent reciprocal designation or currently completing the Canadian CPA designation
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
• Excellent project management skills advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

Ideally youll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fastpaced dynamic teamoriented environment

What we look for

Were interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture built on highperformance teaming where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social wellbeing. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $55000 to $90000. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Mtis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.