Assurance Manager: Financial Services (Insurance & Banking) (Windhoek, Namibia)

As part of our External Audit team, you’ll experience ongoing 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.

Client Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and conclusion of audit engagements, including managing risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Manage engagement economics, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, while communicating significant issues to clients, Engagement Managers, and Partners.
• Leverage data-driven audit tools and analytics to deliver high-quality audits for financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies.
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs within the financial services sector, proactively identifying opportunities to better serve banking and insurance clients.
• Build, foster, and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic insights that add value to clients in the financial services sector.
• Cultivate and manage team relationships and dynamics to develop highest performing teams for audit engagements, while empowering and mentoring trainee accountants during engagements.
• Actively contribute to generating new business opportunities and expanding client networks, particularly within the banking and insurance industries.
• Enhance EY’s brand in the Namibian financial services market through thought leadership and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(Nam)) or ACCA member.
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques, particularly in banking and insurance contexts.
• In-depth experience with the application of IFRS standards, including IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 17 (Insurance Contracts).
• A proven track record of audit experience within an audit firm or leading financial institutions.
• 3 to 5 years of post-articles audit experience, preferably in financial services.

Technical Skills Requirements

• A strong understanding of risk-based auditing, control strategies, and regulatory compliance specific to banking and insurance.
• Experience with Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing financial institutions in Namibia, including Bank of Namibia and NAMFISA requirements.
• Proficiency in managing teams and projects, with a focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrates unwavering honesty and the highest standards of professional behavior.
• Networking and Communication: A natural relationship builder, comfortable connecting with diverse stakeholders and fostering positive client relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excels at collaboration, conflict resolution, and maintaining strong team dynamics.
• Analytical Mindset: Sharp, curious, and adaptable, with a drive to stay ahead of industry trends and innovations.
• Coaching: Be willing and able to train and coach trainee accountants during the audits (on the job coaching).