Associate/Senior Associate, Assurance

The Covid-19 pandemic is creatingseismic challenges around the world. Our purpose, to build a better workingworld, has never been more important. Life at EY has been transformeddramatically but our strong culture of flexible and remote working has helpedEY people navigate new ways of working and remain connected with each other andour clients.

A better working world truly startswith the people at EY who are building it every day. Now more than ever we needtalented people from diverse backgrounds to help our clients navigate thecomplexities of this Transformative Age: people with the passion, curiosity anddrive to make things better.

The opportunity

Weare looking for Associates and Senior Associates within the Core Audit team inour Melbourne office.

EY Auditprofessionals help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accuratelyreporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights intoaccounting and reporting matters.

You'll be givenall the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready tobuild working world for our people, our clients and the communities thatsupport us.

Your key responsibilities

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance, coaching and mentoring more junior team members and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
• Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, including revenue, financial instruments and income taxes
• Engaging clients and providing advice and professionalism throughout transactions, including identification of areas for improvement in clients' business processes
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Understanding our clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assuranceengagements
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits
• Proven track record with developing and maintaining clientrelationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborativeapproach to management

Ideally, you'll also have

• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financialreporting matters
• A strong academic record, including a degree and progresstowards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitiveremuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your performance. Inaddition, our comprehensive TotalRewardspackage can be tailored to your individual needs, to give you the freedom tomanage your role in a way that's right for you. This includes;

• a variety of flexibleworking and leave arrangements
• personalised careerdevelopment including coachingand support to help you build your career and access to formal learning so youcan develop the skills you'll need to thrive in the future
• arange of tools and benefits to guide and support your health and wellbeingthroughout your entire EY career

About EY

At EY, we hold a collective commitment tofoster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practicesare equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Through ourinclusive leadership behaviours, a variety of internal networks, flexibleworking and mentoring programs, you will have the support and flexibility tobuild an exceptional career.

EYis committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive,barrier-free recruitment process for people with disability. If yourequire any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitablyparticipate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 38650 7788.

Theexceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

Applynow.

Thepreferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by theirexternal third-party provider.

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