<div style="text-align:justify">At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.</div> <div> </div> From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be. The objective of our Centre of Excellence (COE) is to inspire the confidence and trust that help enable a complex world to work. EY’s Assurance COE provides scalable offerings that allows our clients to benefit from our insights and efficiencies. As a part of the COE, you will work with multiple companies across different industries to gain a unique insight into how businesses operate. This will allow you to understand the factors driving business performance and become a more connected, responsive and insightful professional. The opportunity Within EY’s Assurance practice, we have a Centre of Excellence (COE) located in Halifax, Nova Scotia that predominantly performs remote delivery work in the areas of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (NI 52-109 and Sarbanes Oxley) and other Assurance related procedures. We are currently seeking a Senior to join this growing team. The successful candidate will participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating/testing our clients’ business processes and controls. The successful candidate will also assist engagement teams with performing substantive procedures and/or engagement specific procedures. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Business process controls</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Agreed upon procedures and/or specified procedures</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Substantive testing </li> </ul> This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a continuing basis. Your Key Responsibilities <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Analyze business and financial processes to identify risks and improvements in the controls frameworks for the various processes.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Perform various substantive and analytical procedures to identify errors and/or misstatements.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and business performance.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure high quality in client service informing supervisors of engagement status and managing staff performance.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain long-term client relationships and networks.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Oversee and review staff work products to ensure high quality and support mentorship and growth of team members. </li> </ul> Skills And Attributes For Success <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">College and/or University degree/diploma in Business</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comfortable working remotely</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent teamwork skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Desire to learn and to coach/mentor others through their learning journey</li> </ul> To qualify for the role, candidates must have <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working as an auditor </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent project management skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A dedication to teamwork and leadership</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Integrity within a professional environment</li> </ul> What We Look For We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you. What we Offer At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you</li> </ul> Inclusiveness at EY Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. <div> </div> <div>EY | Building a better working world </div> <div> </div> <div>EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.</div> <div> </div> <div>Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.</div> <div> </div> <div>Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.</div> <div> </div> <div style="text-align:justify"> <div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 1.0pt 0.0in"> </div> At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with the highest ethical principles and regulatory requirements. To all recruitment agencies: EY does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. EY is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. </div>

Senior Staff Accountant - Center of Excellence - Assurance (Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA, B3J 0C3) @ EY Global Services

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