Manager- Core Audit

EY; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Comprehensive medical coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Vacation and personal days

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Join EY as an Assurance Manager in Halifax, Canada. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise to maintain client relationships and manage audits. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management abilities and a Canadian CPA designation.

In addition to competitive compensation, you will enjoy extensive benefits tailored to your needs. Join our team and contribute to quality assurance services while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in French is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Participate in audit procedures focused on complex issues.
• Collaborate on audit strategy and objectives.
• Monitor engagement team's progress and generate business opportunities.
• Develop people and encourage individual responsibility.

Skills

Project management skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork and leadership

Ability to work independently

Understanding of client's industry

Integrity

Networking skills

French language (preferred)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field

Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting (preferred)

Canadian CPA/CA designation

Job description

The opportunity

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of our Assurance practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources, you will help deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year. Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• 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.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed. Generate new business opportunities.
• 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.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership.
• Integrity within a professional environment.

What we look for

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field.
• Post‑graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred.
• Canadian CPA/CA designation or reciprocal CPA/CA designation mandatory.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.
• The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in French is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

• Discretionary bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan.
• Defined contribution pension plan.
• Vacation policy plus firm paid days, statutory holidays, and paid personal days based on province of residence.
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.