Assurance Audit Services Financial Services Manager Hong Kong

Description - External

Our Financial Services Organization is a unique industry-focused practice and our Assuranceis an integral part of our offering. With strong functional capabilities and a varied range of knowledge our clients look to us for advice they can rely on every time. Join us and share a passion for helping our clients assess design and deploy holisticexternal audit; transform operating models and achieve regulatory compliance.

Furthermore Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted respected and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our teams 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.

The opportunity

At this time of pervasive change across banking insurance and capital markets this team offers dynamic project opportunities which will enable professionals like you to develop and build expertise in large scale program management and consulting.

Responsibilities Qualifications Certifications - External

Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities

• Develop/maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the year to communicate value and inform them of the firms scope of services. Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues. Collaborate to plan objectives and determine an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk. Establish the expectations of the value to be delivered. Successfully monitor the engagement team against the budget and alter if necessary;
• Understand the clients industry and recognize key performance drivers business trends and emerging technical and industry developments. Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client;
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Successfully delegate to all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews serve as a positive leader and mentor and contribute to performance feedback/training. Foster teamwork and lead by example;
• Use technology to continually learn share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery. Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams. Monitor the engagement teams progress against the plan and alter it when needed;
• Generate new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions. Achieve growth by understanding EY and its service lines and actively assessing/presenting ways to apply knowledge and services. Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Requirements:

To qualify for the role you must have

• An graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major as well as CPA certification;
• Approximately5 8 years of experience working for a public accounting firm
• Excellent project management skills;
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills;
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership;
• Integrity within a professional environment;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin

Ideally youll also have

• Professional qualification such as CICPA ACCA and AICPA will be an advantage;

What we look for

Were interested in flexible professionals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. Youll also need the confidence to give professional advice and guidance to colleagues and clients from a diverse range of cultures often with limited information both verbally and in writing. If youre a fast learner with strong influencing skills and a genuine passion for information system security this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage both pension and 401(k) plans a minimum of 15 days of vacation plus ten observed holidays and three paid personal days and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

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

About EY

As a global leader in assurance tax transaction and advisory services we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people well make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

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

Join us in building a better working world.