Manager - Assurance (Audit Services)

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted respected and influential organisations in the industry. As part of our team you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or as we call them sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit Climate Change and Sustainability Services Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Forensic & Integrity Services.

Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements timely and constructive discussion with management on accounting and reporting matters and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

The opportunity

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. Thats how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders and in so doing play a critical role in building a better working world for our people for our clients and for our communities.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the senior manager/partner and execute it in compliance with Ernst & Youngs policies and protocols
• Execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements depending on the size of the engagement
• Actively establish maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is a high quality
• Anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate
• Create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and support them in their personal and professional development

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated innovative resourceful analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field / ACCA Affiliate
• Completed any of the professional accounting qualification i.e. ACCA CPA MICPA ICAEW
• MIA eligible
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in a professional services environment
• A good appreciation for the scope and application of applicable accounting and auditing standards

Ideally youll also have

• Work experience in a recognized professional services firm will be advantageous
• Knowledge of business trends emerging technical and industry developments

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator youll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If youre ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference this role is for you.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experiencewhere youll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements(FWA) where this may be needed guided by our FWA Policy. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning:Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership:Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture:Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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