Job Title:

Associate

Department:

Assurance - Core Audit

About EY:

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. We help digital pioneers fight data piracy, guide governments through cash-flow crises, unlock new medical treatments with data analytics, and pursue high-quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business. Through our integrated service lines - Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax - and our deep sector knowledge, we help our clients capitalize on new opportunities and assess and manage risk to deliver responsible growth.

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a delivery network spread across ten locations - Spain, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Argentina, India, the Philippines, Poland, Hungary, and the UK. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all service lines. Here, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with renowned brands from across the globe.

About Assurance Service Line:

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance practice supports global EY client-serving teams with their reviews across industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, and technology, among others.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

- Understand client background, sector, and regulatory environment to support performance of relevant assurance procedures.

- Understand country-specific and internationally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, including reporting requirements.

- Support executing assurance procedures under the guidance of a senior.

- Document clearly and accurately the execution of assurance procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, and planned assurance approach as per the methodology prescribed by EY.

- Work with a diverse set of engagement teams across sectors and geographies.

- Proactively reach out to teams soliciting real-time feedback for work performed and take appropriate action.

- Accurately identify problems and exceptions, and ensure that the local engagement team has been informed in a timely manner.

Competencies / Skills:

- Basic accounting and auditing knowledge.

- Strong communication skills.

- Strong analysis skills and a critical thinking mindset.

- Attention to detail and diligence in following up.

- Professionalism and confidence.

- Ability to multi-task on projects and assignments.

- Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

- Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization.

- Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise.

- Strong MS Office skills specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.

- Ability to learn new software tools.

- Knowledge of foreign languages including French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Dutch is a plus.

- ACCA or CPA persuant will have an added advantage.

Job Specification:

- B Com, M Com or BBA with ACCA only.

- 60% and above in current degree with no active backlog.

EY | Building a better working world:

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. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.