At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity 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 discussions with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees. This role will be based in Barbados. EY Barbados is currently seeking a qualified candidate for excellent career and leadership opportunities as Assurance Manager. In our highly technology enabled environment, selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on various audit engagements across the Caribbean region regardless of their home location. In Assurance, digital, technology and innovation present a huge opportunity to upscale the quality and value of our services to clients. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential - EY Assurance is for you. We are looking for persons with a unique voice and perspective to help both EY and our clients become even better, too. Join us and be part of the digital transformation for yourself, and a better working world for all. Your key responsibilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialize issues</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments as well as develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize Assurance processes across a portfolio of clients</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead by example and delegate work successfully</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Lead a team of Seniors and Associates and make sure the team delivers high-quality work on time and within the budget and as per EY methodology</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and training</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Generate new business opportunities</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally</li> </ul> Skills and attributes for success <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">excellent project management skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">ability to quickly form strong working relationships</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">a dedication to teamwork and leadership as well as integrity within a professional environment</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">ability to build a positive work culture and live up to the EY values</li> </ul> What we look for <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">a qualified chartered accountant (ACCA or CPA) holding approximately 5-6 years of working experience.</li> </ul> Experience as a senior auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs would be considered an asset <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Knowledge of International accounting and auditing standards (IFRS or UK GAAP)</li> </ul> What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need. EY | Building a better working world 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. 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