Assurance Financial Services Senior Manager

Audit Senior Manager/Associate Director - Financial Services Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations 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. About the opportunity As part of our External Audit team, you’ll 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. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime Client responsibilities Manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues, fees and estimates to complete to partners and clients Assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients Build strong internal relationships within Assurance and across other services Execution of complex audit engagements, managing risk and applying professional scepticism Application of complex risk management policies and procedures on engagements with an understanding of global and local independence rules Maximize operational efficiency with a focus on key performance drivers and improve operating practices by leading the implementation of all new audit solutions and enablers Enhance EY’s brand positioning through strong external relationships across a network of existing and future clients Provide strategic and relevant insight, connectedness and responsiveness to all clients that anticipates their needs Maximize business development opportunities through leveraging of networks across other service lines and geographies Participate as a reviewer in the Audit Quality Review process Defend the audit work in connection with internal or external inspections (regulator, AQR, peer review) Qualifications and Experience CA(SA) Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques Experience of the entire audit process Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures Compliance with regulatory requirements Banking and financial services auditing experience Financial services auditing experience 8 - 10 years post articles Audit experience Technical skills requirements Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques Five years to eight years of relevant work experience preferred Experience of the entire audit process Understanding of IFRS and local GAAP Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies Understanding of Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) procedures Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements Additional skills requirements Track record with a blue-chip audit firm Professional accountancy qualification Strong academic record including a degree