Senior Team Leader - Audit Automation Center

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.​

Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a team which has been announced as Top Employer for the third consecutive year, certified as a Great Place to Work for a second year in a row, and awarded as Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for the first time!

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences through coaching and training programs as well as the use of advanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.600 professionals in Greece, to experience great flexibility under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki and help to build a better working world.

Audit Automation Center (hereinafter referred to as “AAC”) has been set up in 2017, as part of the Audit practice, in the EY Athens office, by a dedicated team of highly qualified members in the fields of audit methodology and data processing/analysis. AAC disposes of extensive expertise and know-how in the field of audit services through which we support the auditors, ensuring an increase in audit quality and providing significant efficiencies and competitive advantages.

The opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join the fast-growing AAC team in Athens as a Senior Team Leader! In AAC, we are committed to support our Audit practice by delivering exceptional audit services to reinforce quality, efficiency and standardization to our audits. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and quality. The audit support concerns mainly Greece but also remote audit support other regional countries.

In return, you can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You will be given the opportunity to be the team leader for a large team and enhance your project management skills by actively participating in monitoring of the department’s operational activities and strategic plan. You will be provided with all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us. You will be able to enhance your professional career while maintaining your wellbeing. Your work will be recognized and rewarded, and a solid career will lie ahead of you. Sounds interesting?

Your key responsibilities

As an Senior Team Leader, you will be involved in the support of various Audit engagements in different industry sectors (Industry entities) in which EY is acknowledged as a market leader. You will become a credible Auditor, contributing to our mission of excellence by: 

• Leading day-to-day fieldwork and coordination of the deliverables to the audit teams.
• Collaborating with audit teams to ensure seamless support to the audit execution and delivery
• Monitoring of the AAC team’s daily operational activity
• Keeping AAC executives updated on status of operations
• Supervising, coaching and mentoring less experienced auditors, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Effectively completing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of Audit risk issues and accounting technical matters
• Embracing technology and our various innovative solutions for a more efficient and effective Audit approach
• Supporting audits in accordance with the EY methodology, and relevant accounting and auditing standards
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market and industry trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues by providing on the job training on Audit skills and industry matters
• Contributing to the effectiveness of our internal procedures and identifying areas for improvement
• Working effectively in teams

Skills and attributes for success

• Maintain highest standards of business ethics
• Fostering an efficient, innovative and team-oriented working environment by maintaining cooperative relationships that lead to open communications and sharing of information
• Demonstrating positive attitude, professionalism, teamwork competences, project management skills and high level of self-motivation and desire to exceed expectations
• Illustrating critical thinking and ability to work in a multi-tasking and results-oriented working environment with keen attention to high quality and details
• Using technology to continually enhance service delivery

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 4-5 years of relevant Audit working experience in audits of Industry entities with a proven track record of outstanding performance
• Excellent academic background including a bachelor and/or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other relevant academic major
• Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Greek and English
• Familiarity with internet, networks and new technologies
• Results-oriented approach with keen attention to high quality, details and accuracy, self-motivation, teamwork and desire to exceed expectations

Ideally you will also have

• Professional accountancy qualification or working towards gaining one (ACCA, ACA, CPA, SOEL)
• Experience with reporting requirements for EU listed companies
• Experience with reporting requirements (SEC, SOX 404) for US listed companies
• Prior working experience in one of the big audit firms either in external audit or in an Audit support hub
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (ECDL degree or equivalent)

What we look for

We are interested in highly motivated candidates with a creative vision and the confidence to make it happen; candidates who can integrate with and influence clients from a varying range of organizations, as part of a diverse and highly driven team. If you are looking to develop your career within a truly dynamic team, where you will make a measurable difference across some of the most prestigious businesses around, this role is for you.

Working location: Athens (hybrid)

What we offer you  

Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:

• Developing your professional growth:
  • You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
  • Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.

• Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
  • Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off.
  • Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
  • Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).

• Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

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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