Managers - (WAM) Audit Financial Services Assurance

What's in it for you? 

Our Wealth & Asset Management (WAM) Assurance practice is the market leader in providing assurance services to WAM clients and is one of the fastest growing areas of our financial services assurance practice. The rapid growth of our WAM Assurance practice means we have opportunities for professionals to join our team across EY office locations in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane on a flexible full-time basis.  

As the recognised market leader in the WAM industry with multiple industry awards, our assurance team works with a significant portion of the leading Australian and Global Investment Managers. Our teams get to work with clients who are at the leading edge in offering new and innovative investment management products across an ever-growing range of asset classes from Private Equity through to Digital Assets and Carbon credits.  

In your role, you will not only help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements, but also value start-ups and mature companies, perform operational due diligence reviews, map and test process and controls and a broader range of related services. In most interactions you will be expected to liaise with senior client personnel and will be encouraged to attend a number of industry events representing EY. In return, you can expect an unparalleled opportunity to work with leading Investment Managers and learn in-depth about the industry and how it operates. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our EY Law, EY Tax, and EY Valuations and Business Modelling teams in serving our clients, providing you the opportunity to broaden your skill sets and knowledge.  

As our Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy, in consultation with the Senior Manager / Partner, and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocol
• Engaging clients and providing advice and professionalism throughout transactions, including identification of areas for improvement in clients’ business processes
• Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, such as financial instruments
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters
• Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, such as financial instruments
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Expectation for contribution to the business

What we're looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.  
 

• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements
• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits
• Proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• At least 5 years’ experience as an auditor
• A strong academic record, including a degree. CA or equivalent recognised by the CAANZ desirable, however will consider those with alternative accounting qualifications

What we can offer you 

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility 
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness 
• Understand how our benefits can support you, including 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave www.ey.com/au/benefits 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation 

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.  

  
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.