Assistant / Senior, External Audit, Assurance

Job description

At EY, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We work together across our full spectrum of services and skills powered by technology and AI, so that business, people and the planet can thrive together. We’re all in, are you? Join EY and shape your future with confidence. EY Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential business unit in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide our clients including companies, investors and regulators a peace of mind by using your skills and experience to them 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 Fraud Investigation & Dispute 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. In addition, you will conduct timely and constructive discussions with the management on accounting and reporting matters and provide a robust and clear perspective to audit committees. The opportunity You will experience professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s 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. Sounds interesting? Your key responsibilities Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client's engagement history, and planned audit approach Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team Skills and attributes for success Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress Contribute ideas/opinions to the assurance teams and listen/respond to other assurance team members' views Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the audit client's environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Good project management skills Integrity within a professional environment To qualify for the role, you must have: A degree in Accountancy/ Business related Min 1 year's relevant work experience in the audit field Ideally, you’ll also have: Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageous 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, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. What we offer EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. All in to shape the future with confidence.