Senior Staff Accountant - Audit - Assurance - Waterloo

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Southwestern Ontario is seeking an Assurance Senior to deliver quality assurance services. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in accounting, CPA progress, and 2-3 years of auditing experience. Bilingual in French and English is mandatory and strong leadership skills are crucial. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an auditor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong dedication to teamwork and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to clients.
• Manage staff performance and direct fieldwork daily.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Bilingualism in French and English

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting

Progress toward Canadian CPA

Job description

Overview

Location: Waterloo
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: 29 Oct 2025
Requisition ID: 1655810

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

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.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior, 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.

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

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction.
• Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance.
• Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Develop an understanding of EY's service lines and actively seek/encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firm's services.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Progress toward Canadian CPA
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
• Excellent project management skills, advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

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. 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.

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

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