Senior Manager, Core Audit

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.

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 opportunity

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior Manager you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Generate new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions to grow and build the practice.
• Develop/maintain strong long terms working relationships with key business decision makers internally and externally throughout the year to communicate value and inform them of the firm’s scope of services.
• Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures with our clients, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized sissues.
• Collaborate to plan objectives and determine an audit strategy that appropriately addresses risk.
• Establish the expectations of the value to be delivered.
• Successfully monitor the engagement team against the budget, and alter if necessary.
• Identify/communicate relevant trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to the client.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the client’s industry and marketplace.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Successfully delegate to all levels of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to performance feedback/training.
• Monitor the engagement team’s progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Achieve growth by understanding EY and its service lines and actively assessing/presenting ways to apply knowledge and services.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate degree or a graduate degree with a minimum of 8-10 years of related work experience
• Must have a Canadian CPA, CA designation, or possess a reciprocal CPA
• Professional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise.
• Ability to take a pragmatic approach to issues that underpin client relationships while demonstrating and living the firm’s values
• Excellent project management and leadership skills (lead by example)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

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 with EY

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:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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