Audit Manager

Join our External Audit team.

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The opportunity

Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussions with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

EY Barbados is currently seeking a qualified candidate for excellent career and leadership opportunities as Assurance Manager. In our highly technology enabled environment, selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on various audit engagements across the Caribbean region regardless of their home location. In Assurance, digital, technology and innovation present a huge opportunity to upscale the quality and value of our services to clients. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential - EY Assurance is for you. We are looking for persons with a unique voice and perspective to help both EY and our clients become even better, too. Join us and be part of the digital transformation for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Your key responsibilities

• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialize issues
• Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments as well as develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year
• Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize Assurance processes across a portfolio of clients
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed
• Lead by example and delegate work successfully
• Lead a team of Seniors and Associates and make sure the team delivers high-quality work on time and within the budget and as per EY methodology
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and training
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Generate new business opportunities
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally

Skills and attributes for success

• excellent project management skills
• ability to quickly form strong working relationships
• a dedication to teamwork and leadership as well as integrity within a professional environment
• effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills
• project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills
• ability to build a positive work culture and live up to the EY values

What we look for

• a qualified chartered accountant (ACCA or CPA) holding approximately 6-7 years of working experience.

Experience as a senior auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs would be considered an asset

• Knowledge of International accounting and auditing standards (IFRS or UK GAAP)

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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

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