Senior Manager - Audit - Assurance

Iris Software; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Winnipeg is seeking an Assurance Senior Manager. You will lead the growth of the office and deliver quality assurance services to clients. Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in Accounting, a Canadian CPA designation, and have 5 to 7 years of auditing experience. This role requires strong project management and client relationship skills. The position offers an extensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Mental health benefits

Generous time off, including personal and vacation days

Exclusive learning programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm.
• Dedication to teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain long-term relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of the EY Winnipeg office.
• Deliver quality assurance services to clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in performance audits focusing on complex issues.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Integrity

Fluency in English

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting

Canadian CPA auditor designation

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.

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. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

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 Winnipeg office executive team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior Manager, you will lead the growth of the EY Winnipeg office and lead the delivery of quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop relationships with Manitoba business leaders, identify and pursue new business opportunities
• 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
• Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred
• 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
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in 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. 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

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. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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