Assurance Delivery Network - Audit Associate (BFN) May 2024

EY; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their Assurance Delivery Network Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support audit engagements while developing your technical and leadership skills. You'll gain exposure to multinational clients and benefit from tailored coaching in a collaborative environment. With a focus on integrity and teamwork, this position allows you to contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your career in a forward-thinking company. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey that fosters personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Advanced courses and development programs

Diverse team collaboration

Personal well-being investment

Participation in sports leagues

Social functions for networking

Contribution to community initiatives

Qualifications

• Tertiary education with knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts.
• No current work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of assurance engagements.
• Document audit procedures based on engagement objectives.
• Collaborate with assurance and operations managers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Logical Reasoning

Adaptability

Education

Tertiary Education in Accounting or Auditing

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

The opportunity

Your next adventure awaits

You are unique, so it makes sense that your career reflects your talents, aspirations, and lifestyle choices.

Join our Assurance Delivery Network Team, and you will help our engagement teams and clients meet their reporting requirements by assisting with the execution of non-complex and non-judgmental sections within the audit framework.

The Assurance Delivery Network Team is a network within EY South Africa. You will have full access to the entire network throughout the workday, as well as assurance delivery managers who will provide you with detailed instructions and guidance throughout your roles and responsibilities. From day one, you will be working to help our clients reach their potential. At EY, we support you in achieving your unique potential, offering rewarding experiences in an atmosphere of integrity and teamwork with some of the world’s leading companies.

You will use your technical and soft skills to stay on top of various accounting and auditing principles and acquire in-depth knowledge of the audit sections you will be responsible for.

You will gain exposure to multinational clients—an exciting, vast, and fascinating world of work. You’ll experience all of that and more because you’ll be exposed to innovative, large companies we call clients.

You will develop professionally through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and tailored coaching. This helps us develop outstanding leaders who deliver on our promises to stakeholders and contribute to building a better working world for our people, clients, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the planning, execution, and delivery of assurance engagements;
2. Document the execution of specific non-complex and non-judgmental audit procedures clearly and accurately, based on engagement objectives and plans;
3. Deliver high-quality work aligned with EY Global Audit methodology and engagement team expectations;
4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of assurance risks;
5. Identify execution exceptions promptly, document findings, and discuss with the assurance manager;
6. Collaborate with the assurance manager and operations manager to set goals and responsibilities;
7. Contribute to a positive team environment with commitment and optimism;
8. Promote EY’s ethical standards, including data confidentiality;
9. Utilize EY technology and tools to enhance service delivery and share knowledge.

What we look for

• An agile, growth-oriented mindset, valuing innovation and adaptability;
• Curiosity and purpose-driven attitude, seeking opportunities and asking insightful questions;
• Inclusivity, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering trust;
• Qualifications: Tertiary education with knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts; no current work experience required.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office;
• Interest in business and commerciality.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Logical reasoning and analytical skills;
• Team player, adaptable, able to multitask and work under pressure;
• Commitment to continuous learning and proactive in adopting new processes.

What’s in it for you

• Enhance your technical and leadership skills through advanced courses and development programs;
• Work on diverse, integrated teams with colleagues from various backgrounds;
• Invest in your personal well-being and career growth;
• Help create a positive impact on teams, clients, and society, contributing to a better working world, including initiatives like the Ripples CSI program and EY Badges;
• Participate in organizational activities such as sports leagues and social functions to build networks and camaraderie.

What you can expect

• Submit your CV, ID, and academic transcripts when applying;
• Expect an interview, either in person or via video, with our team members.

Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.