Audit Admin Assistant - Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Vacation policy

Firm paid days

Learning opportunities

Flexible work

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd in Toronto is seeking an Audit Administrative Assistant to support audit managers and partners with file organization, balance preparation, and tax returns workflow. You'll work with Caseware/Canvas and MS Excel to manipulate trial balances and finalize financial statements under supervision.

Join EY to grow within a global network. The role offers exposure to diverse tax and audit activities, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience with Caseware/Canvas file setup and trial balances.
• Proficient in MS Excel for manipulating trial balances.
• Experience balancing financial statements in Caseware.
• Prepare and file tax returns and supporting documents.
• Organize and save signed tax documents.
• E-filing tax returns/forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist Audit Managers and Partners in organizing workflow.
• Support file organization and communication with audit teams.
• Prepare and finalize financial statements with sign-offs.
• Coordinate tax return flow between tax and audit.
• Prepare tax return packages for clients.

Skills

Caseware/Canvas

MS Excel

Tools

Caseware/Canvas

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

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

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. 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 you

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 discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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 in the industry
• Learning 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

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $55,000 to $70,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

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