Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organisations in theindustry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills andexperience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of financialstatements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-servicelines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services,Financial Accounting Advisory Services and Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services.
You will join our team of professionals and you will experience ongoing professional developmentthrough diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That's how wedevelop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and inso doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clientsand for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever youjoin, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
Job purpose
Responsible for participating in and supervising multiple client engagements and other related activities under the general direction of more experienced engagement team members
Discusses moderately complex issues with engagement team and client management
General accounting and financial reporting assistance
Your client responsibilities
Functional
Understands and explains to staff the objectives of an audit, planned other services, and the staff's role in the audit process
Stays abreast of general business and economic developments and applies their understanding of the client's business and industry to identify areas of audit significance, assesses the degree of risk and the nature of the errors that could result from the client's accounting estimates, identifies unusual or unexpected transactions, and explains important developments/matters to staff
Develops the Audit Approach Plan and prepares detailed audit programs for tests of controls and substantive procedures for significant accounts
Executes audit procedures, such as understanding and evaluating significant sources of information, testing controls, and performing substantive procedures in moderately complex, judgmental and/or specialized areas. Drafts financial statements and footnote disclosures in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
Client
Prepares memoranda and other working papers, letters, and correspondence (e.g., Audit Planning Memorandum, Audit Approach Plan, management letter, and correspondence with the client).
Participates in meetings with the client engagement team and the client. Presents information to others in one-on-one and small group situations, such as verbal presentations to client personnel.
Interacts with client personnel and demonstrates a commitment to continually improve our client's satisfaction.
Your people responsibilities
Fosters teamwork by maintaining cooperative relationships with the client engagement team; contributing to a work environment that leads to high morale, productivity, and open communications; facilitating the resolution of conflicts; sharing information; and, accepting and providing constructive feedback
Provides guidance to assist staff in reaching their full potential (e.g., willingly addresses questions, contributes constructive on-the-job feedback and training, conducts meaningful and timely performance reviews).
RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting with minimum GPA of 3.00 or equivalent from a reputable institution; advanced degree would be a bonus.
Have experience as an auditor in public accounting firm for at least 5 years is mandatory.
Preferably have experience in audits in financial industries
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with people at all professional levels.
Strong logical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives within the specified deadline, while maintaining quality at all times.
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team.
Full proficiency in English is mandatory both verbal and written.
Ability to operate MS Office applications is essential.
Extensive knowledge in the Auditing and Accounting area.
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