About this role
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organisations in the industry. As part of our team, 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 and Forensic & Integrity Services.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">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, timely and constructive discussion with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>The opportunity</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span><span style="color:black">You will experience ongoing 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. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Your key responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span><span style="color:black">As an Audit Assistant, you will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which Ernst & Young is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc. You will:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Develop an understanding of the audit client’s business</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Interact with the clients in order to collect all the necessary data/information, set-up and maintain audit files, prepare leads, etc.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">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</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Skills and attributes for success</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Advanced written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>To qualify for the role you must have </span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field / ACCA or pass at least fundamental levels of ACCA</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Minimum of 1 to 2 years of work experience in Audit Services or a related field</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Ideally, you’ll also have</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span style="color:black">Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageous</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>What we look for</span></span></b> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span><span><span style="color:black">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 leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>What we offer</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, 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 (FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:</span></span> </span></span></span></p> <ul> <li class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Continuous learning:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span> You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Success as defined by you:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span> We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></li> <li class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Transformative leadership:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span> We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Diverse and inclusive culture:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span> You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. </span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>EY | Building a better working world</span></span></b> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>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. </span></span> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. </span></span> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span>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.</span></span> </span></span></span></p> <p class="paragraph"> </p> <p> </p>