Senior Manager - Audit - Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Montreal is looking for an experienced Assurance Senior Manager. This role involves delivering quality assurance services, managing audit procedures, and building relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting, a Canadian CPA designation, and 5-7 years of auditing experience. Fluency in both French and English is essential. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Mental health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Group savings plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm.
• Integrity within a professional environment.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to clients and their stakeholders.
• Participate in performing audit procedures on complex issues.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management.

Skills

Project management

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Team leadership

Audit procedures

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Canadian CPA

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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

The Opportunity

As an Assurance Senior 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 Senior 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 its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field
• Canadian CPA auditor professional accounting designation, or a reciprocal CPA auditor designation recognized with the CICA mandatory
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm
• Excellent project management skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Fluency in French and English is required.

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 Way of Work and Your Health and Safety

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way we collaborate, innovate and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at client or other locations.