Audit Admin Assistant - Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto seeks an Audit Administrative Assistant to support Audit Managers and Partners. The ideal candidate is proficient in MS Excel and Caseware, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a dynamic team environment. This role offers extensive benefits including medical and mental health support.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and prescription drug coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working in audit or administrative roles preferable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and tax documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist Audit Managers and Partners with organizing workflow.
• Prepare and balance financial statements.
• Maintain client directories and assist with presentations.

Skills

MS Excel

Caseware

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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

As an Audit Administrative Assistant, you will be a professional member of the EY Assurance team. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Administrative Assistant, you will assist Audit Managers and Partners in organizing the workflow, supporting the organization of files, and communicating with the audit teams.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Setting up new client files or rolling forward in Caseware/Canvas
• Working in MS Excel to manipulate trial balances for importing
• Importing trial balances into Caseware/Canvas
• Preparing and balancing financial statements in Caseware
• Updating/formatting financial statements, making adjusting entries
• Proofreading financial statements (if required)
• Prepare bank, A/R, A/P and inventory confirmations
• Finalizing financial statements, ensuring files have required sign offs and archiving
• Coordinating the flow of tax returns and review notes between tax and audit
• Preparing corporate/partnership/trust tax returns packages for client
• Organizing and saving signed tax documents
• Efiling tax returns/forms/Paper filing returns when necessary
• Maintain and organize the client directory
• Assist managers with client meeting presentations
• General help to organize the managers and facilitate communication and meetings
• Prepare covering letters, tax letters and all other correspondence
• Respond to any other duties as required

Ideally, You’ll Also

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.

What We Offer You

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing.

Inclusiveness at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.