Manager - Audit - Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Montreal is seeking an Assurance Manager to provide quality assurance services to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, Canadian CPA designation, excellent project management skills, and be fluent in both French and English. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your wellbeing, including medical, dental, and mental health support.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Mental health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Group savings plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working as an auditor manager.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to clients and stakeholders.
• Plan engagement objectives and audit strategy.
• Monitor engagement team's progress and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Collaborative planning

Relationship management

Understanding of industry trends

Delegate tasks

Audit procedures

Project management

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field

Canadian CPA/CA designation

Job description

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.

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.

The opportunity

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of our Core Audit practice. 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 Assurance Manager, you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Delegate work successfully; conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training.
• Participate in performing audit procedures for complex and/or specialized issues
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field
• Canadian CPA/CA designation or reciprocal CPA/CA designation recognized with CPA is mandatory
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working as an auditor manager
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• ICFR and PCAOB Experience, an asset

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.

What we offer

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.

Diversity and Inclusion 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.

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.