Manager - Core Audit - Assurance

EY; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Vacation policy

Job summary

EY in Canada is seeking an Assurance Manager to lead quality assurance work for clients and their stakeholders. You will contribute to audits, manage engagements, and apply professional standards to ensure quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes independent work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment with strong leadership and client relationship skills. EY offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field.
• Canadian CPA/CA designation mandatory.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed; generate new business opportunities.

Skills

Independent work

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA/CA designation (Canadian)

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 Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of Assurance 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.

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

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Manager you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• 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 it’s 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
• 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

Ideally, you’ll also

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

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need.

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusivenessisat the heart of who we are and how we work.We’recommitted to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices areequitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

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