Senior Consultant - Internal Audit Process Controls jobs at Ey in Australia, Sydney

Join our Valuation Modelling & Economics (VME) division. As a pivotal leader in a global network of over 10,000 experts across 100 nations, you will provide high-level counsel to clients on capital preservation, optimization, acquisition, and investment strategies. Our EY Parthenon service line encompasses specialised groups such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, Corporate Restructuring, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and VME.

We’re looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Decision Modelling team in VME during a time of strong growth. As part of our Decision Modelling team, you’ll manage, deliver and review a wide range of decision modelling engagements supporting our clients in making critical business decisions. You will also have the opportunity to grow our market presence and lead in the winning of work. Working with a wide variety of clients and industries, you’ll gain experience in understanding client issues and building client relationships. In our friendly, collaborative environment, you’ll receive the support, formal training and coaching you need to further progress your career. The role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you’ll have a primary focus on modelling, data analytics, and economic analysis. You’ll spend your time working with team members to deliver and review a wide range of engagements including financial modelling, decision support and transaction analytics, macroeconomic forecasting, scenario analysis, options analysis and business case development. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop and share sector specific expertise in a number of industry sectors aligned with your experience and interests.

During projects, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed
• Assume a leadership role in report generation and detailed financial modelling
• Build and nurture positive, productive, and professional relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, mentor colleagues, stay informed about current business and economic trends relevant to clients, and leverage the latest technology and tools to enhance service delivery.
• Seek out and seize new business opportunities, participating in client proposals and presentations to grow the valuation practice.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through delegation and hands-on training, fostering an inclusive and innovative team environment.

Skills and attributes for success

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.

• A bachelor's degree with around 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Exceptional numerical and analytical skills, preferably with a degree in IT, Engineering, Economics, Sciences, or Accounting & Finance.
• Highly desirable knowledge in venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, strategy, and/or financial research.
• Experience in business development and client management.
• Strong financial modelling skills with the ability to create financial models based on strategic financial business plans.
• Ability to manage project expenditures against budget and revenue, and provide guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work deliverables.

• Career development:At EY, your career is yours to shape!We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

Acknowledgement of Country

or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional StandardsLegislation.

As a Consultant in Finance Strategy and Transformation, you'll play a key role in driving financial innovation and strategic change for our clients. You'll use your expertise to develop compelling business cases, contribute to the design of finance strategies, and be part of transformative projects that have a real impact on our clients' growth and efficiency.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of financial models and strategies, driving innovation and efficiency within the financial services sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge financial software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational excellence.
• Engage in complex project delivery, utilizing your expertise to provide actionable insights and recommendations that enhance client performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization and automation in financial reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to the design and execution of finance transformation initiatives, leveraging industry best practices to deliver measurable results for clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience in finance and business consulting, particularly within the financial services industry, such as banking, insurance, or wealth and asset management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver insightful financial models and strategies.
• Familiarity with enterprise performance management software and financial systems, with experience in tools like Anaplan, Aptitude, or similar technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders and managing senior relationships effectively.
• A relevant academic degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field, with additional financial qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA) considered advantageous.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to emerging technologies and trends in the finance sector.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Your key responsibilities

• Working as part of our integrated team in owning and coordinating the provision of statutory reporting services to an allocated book of corporate clients on a day-to-day basis.

• Oversight and supervision of the statutory reporting services we provide, including the co-ordination of client and auditor stakeholders.

• Management and delivery of the full spectrum of corporate financial reporting services based on where our clients’ needs take us with full support from some of Australia’s best Financial Accounting and Advisory and Tax technicians.

• Building networks and meaningful connections internally and externally to stay abreast of issues and build a pipeline of future opportunities.

• Supervision of our team members and support for their career development.

• Contributing to a positive team culture that promotes high performance, strong collaboration and teaming, and celebrates successes.

What we look for

To be considered for this role you must have

• Detailed knowledge of, and experience with, Australian Accounting Standards gained through working in a professional services firm or in a comparable industry role.

• Experience in working with remote teams, both within Australia and overseas.

• Strong communication skills with a confidence to lead discussions with clients in relation to both technical matters and in the coordination of engagements.

• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy with first-class prioritisation and organisational skills.

• CA qualification or equivalent completed or in the process of completing.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

• A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to reporting deadlines.

• A flair for identifying risk and driving continuous improvements and automation.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the leadership team to coordinate and manage the provision of taxation services for an allocated book of corporate clients, overseeing day-to-day operations, corporate income tax compliance, and the preparation and review of income tax returns and accounting calculations.
• Deliver a full spectrum of corporate taxation advisory and compliance services tailored to client needs, while supporting senior team members in complex tax engagements, including ATO risk reviews, audits, and ruling application processes, with the backing of Australia’s top tax technicians.
• Lead and mentor the team, including managers, senior consultants, consultants, and graduates, by acting as a 'Counsellor' for junior members, fostering their career development, and contributing to a positive team culture that promotes high performance, collaboration, and celebrates successes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Possess detailed knowledge and experience with the Australian taxation system, acquired through work in a professional services firm or a comparable industry role, along with expertise in corporate income tax compliance calculations, processes, and ATO lodgement obligations.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and confidence in leading direct engagements with clients on substantive tax matters and coordinating various engagements, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in all interactions.
• Hold a CA qualification or equivalent, or have completed other postgraduate studies (e.g., Tax Masters), with technical knowledge of IFRS and Tax Accounting considered an advantage, though not essential.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Attention to detail and task oriented.

Here’s how we use AI to shape your future in Tax with confidence:

• Accelerate complex reviews : AI compares tax reports, due diligence files and checklists in minutes, saving hours of manual work.
• Enhance quality and compliance : Automated checks ensure deliverables meet EY’s rigorous standards for risk and quality.
• Streamline tax calculations : Copilot extracts and reconciles financial data to support accurate, audit-ready tax filings.
• Simplify client communications : Drafts emails, summaries and templates based on real-time document and inbox analysis.
• Unlock strategic insights : Supports market analysis and opportunity spotting to help you stay ahead of client needs.
• Boost personal productivity : From learning new tax topics to preparing for meetings, AI helps you work smarter every day.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

As an
AI Product Owner, you will:

• Act as the bridge between our clients, business stakeholders, and AI delivery teams.
• Shape the roadmap, and requirements for AI solutions, ensuring they are practical, ethical, and aligned with client strategy.
• Work on AI & Data strategies that transform the AI & Data landscape of our clients, enabling them to capture new opportunities, modernize legacy systems, and embed AI responsibly across their organizations.
• Translate complex business needs into clear product backlogs, working closely with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, and Consultants.
• Manage client expectations, communicate progress, and ensure high-quality delivery across multiple engagements.
• Stay ahead of market trends and AI regulations,
• Contribute to our internal AI frameworks and accelerators.

:

• Define and own roadmaps for client engagements.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into actionable features.
• Prioritize and manage product backlogs in agile delivery environment
• Work on AI & Data strategy engagements, helping clients design target operating models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (consultants, data scientists, ML engineers, UX/UI designers) to ensure successful delivery.
• Support business development through proposals, demos, and client presentations.
• Ensure solutions comply with ethical AI principles, data governance, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR).
• Contribute to the growth of our AI consulting practice by sharing insights, reusable assets, and accelerators.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner/Manager or Consultant, ideally in consulting, technology, or AI-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their applications in business (hands-on coding not required but ability to “speak AI” is essential).
• Proven track record of delivering digital/AI products/strategies
• Stakeholder management and communication skills—comfortable engaging with both C-suite and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple client-facing projects simultaneously.
• Relevant certifications (PSPO, SAFe, Scrum, or AI-related) are a plus.

EY offers an attractive remuneration package for rewarding both personal and team performance. We are committed to be an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. In addition, but not limited to, our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements (work from anywhere when possible and flexible work schedule)
• Friday afternoon off
• EY Tech MBA and EY Master’s in Business Analytics
• EY Badges - digital credentials
• Mobility programs (if interested to work abroad)
• Private Medical and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Maternity, Wedding and New Baby Gifts
• Dress for the Occasion
• EY Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (counselling, legal and financial consultation services)

Building a better working world

As a Senior Payroll Consultant you'll play a key role in implementing our growth strategy and provide a range of payroll services to our clients. You will provide an advisory service on payroll matters in this client facing role. In this exciting offering, you will have the opportunity to establish, improve and implement new procedures and processes, whilst building relationships with both internal and external stakeholdrs. This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Payroll Leadership & Compliance : Lead payroll validation and reconciliation processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity, while staying current with legislative changes and delivering induction and ad hoc training updates.
• Process Standardisation & Improvement : Establish consistent payroll procedures across diverse employee groups, drive continuous improvements by identifying gaps, implementing new processes, and communicating changes effectively to stakeholders.
• Reporting, Collaboration & Strategic Impact : Collaborate with offshore teams for seamless service delivery, generate and analyse payroll reports (e.g., audits, STP2), track KPIs like accuracy and compliance, and contribute to scalable payroll solutions across multiple projects and clients—with flexibility for global meetings outside standard hours.

Skills and attributes for success

• Payroll Expertise & Technical Skills : Brings extensive experience in high-volume, full-function payroll operations, with strong proficiency in SAP and other payroll software, large-scale ERP systems, and intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.
• Leadership & Implementation Experience : Demonstrated leadership in payroll teams and successful involvement in payroll implementation projects, supported by sound numeracy, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
• Qualifications & Versatility : While formal payroll certification is advantageous but not required, the candidate offers a broad and adaptable skill set across varied systems and processes, ensuring readiness for complex payroll environments.

What we offer you

• Career development:At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package

• We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.