Assistant Manager & Manager - Assurance (Financial Services)

About the role

EY is looking for an Assistant Manager and Manager in Assurance for its Financial Services practice. The role delivers quality assurance services to clients and their stakeholders, covering complex assurance procedures in the financial services industry. Candidates are expected to lead and manage fieldwork on client sites, review audit work and coach junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the audit process, considering audit risk and accounting technical matters, and lead fieldwork on client sites
• Review work prepared by audit personnel for sign-off by the Senior Manager or Partner
• Apply a solution-based approach to problem solving and follow international auditing standards (ISA)
• Identify improvements in client business processes and prepare and deliver the Management Letter
• Lead the team, organize roles and work, coach juniors and give input to performance reviews of more senior staff
• Provide on-the-job training in auditing skills and the firm's audit methodology
• Build relationships with client management, plan engagement objectives and audit strategy, and monitor progress against the plan
• Generate new business opportunities and present ways to apply EY's services

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or a related field
• ACA/ACCA or an equivalent international qualification
• Minimum 7 years of experience as an auditor
• Significant experience leading, planning, executing and reporting on audits, and delivering external audit and assurance engagements
• Proven project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, teamwork and integrity
• Ideal candidate: able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of IFRS
• Expertise in primary accounting frameworks and financial reporting
• Methodology to perform assurance engagements in line with ISA

What we offer

• Competitive compensation linked to performance
• Medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, and a defined contribution pension plan
• Vacation policy, firm-paid days, statutory holidays and paid personal days depending on province of residence
• Coaching, career development and flexible ways of working