Core Assurance - Audit Services - Staff/Senior Accountant

EY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young in Hong Kong is seeking a Staff/Senior Accountant to join our External Audit team. You will contribute to objective examinations of financial statements, discuss accounting matters with management, and provide clear perspectives to audit committees.

You will develop through diverse experiences and world-class learning, supported by coaching and a strong EY culture. EY offers a flexible, inclusive environment and opportunities to build a lasting career within a globally connected

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or CPA certification.
• Approximately 3–5 years of audit experience in public accounting or relevant industry.
• Staff accountant level offered for candidates with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and deliver external assurance engagements.
• Collaborate with team, communicate progress to senior staff.
• Prepare client-facing reports and schedules.
• Develop relationships with client personnel.
• Build internal relationships across EY Assurance and other services.
• Coach and conduct performance reviews; participate in staff feedback.
• Contribute to recruitment and staff development initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing education and adherence to workplace policies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Integrity

English Mandarin

Travel (PRC)

Education

Accounting degree

CPA certification

Job description

Core Assurance - Audit Services - Staff/Senior Accountant - Ernst & Young - Hong Kong

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

Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussion with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

You will experience on-going professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution and delivery of in assurance engagements
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Assurance and across other services
• Coach, supervise and conduct performance review and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of all staff
• Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Skills and attributes for success

• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Travelling within PRC is required

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as CPA certification
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as staff accountant

What we look for

• Self-starter with proactive attitude to work
• Strong multiple task ability
• Very good communication skills, can maintain good relationship with both clients and team members

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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