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Senior Manager – Financial Services Audit

As our Senior Manager in the Financial Services Audit practice, you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights. You will anticipate risk, team effectively across EY, and identify opportunities to enhance trust, focusing on overall audit quality, and building excellent client relationships. You will focus on account strategy and delivery, maximising the possibilities from data and technology.

This 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

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocol.
• Effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and technical matters.
• Be accountable for the budget, delivery and performance of complex processes, solutions and/or projects to achieve performance objectives.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the audit process.
• Lead teams to achieve performance objectives, maintain staff utilisation, and oversee the work of junior audit staff, providing guidance, support, and training.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 8 years’ experience of external audit experience, including planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• A relevant degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

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.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.
• The ability to create a positive learning culture, and coach and counsel junior team members to help them to develop.
• The ability to generate innovative solutions.

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

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

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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 or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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

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 our Assurance Centre of Excellence (COE) Leader you’ll lead the Assurance COE. The successful candidate will have 15+ years’ experience in pursuits or similar in building relationships and winning work. Managing a small team, you will work to deploy the firm’s dedicated assurance resources to maximise impact, coverage and win rate. You will have highly developed interpersonal skills and be able to manage a complex stakeholder environment and work under pressure. As a keen communicator you will relish the challenge of developing value propositions for service offerings, campaigns and pursuits. While able to operate at a strategic level you will be happy to work in the trenches with teams on pursuits.

Reporting to the Oceania Pursuits and Commercial Excellence Leader, the Assurance COE Leader will work with Assurance Service Line and Markets Leadership to help develop and execute the Assurance Growth Strategy. This includes managing the pipeline of must win and retain pursuits across Assurance (audit and advisory services). As well as developing long-term engagement plans with Assurance Partners and Client and Industries resources to drive engagement, discipline and ultimately better outcomes for the firm.

COE Leadership

• Works with Assurance Markets and Service Line Leadership to define pursuit pipeline including Invest to Win, Retains and Geo Priorities
• Oversees and contributes to qualification and MORE process and Account Excellence activities
• Manages resourcing using COE resources and liaises with Oceania Pursuits and Commercial Excellence Leader on any additional resourcing requirements
• Connects with wider Clients and Industries teams and Global Assurance Markets to find ways to work better together to increase win probability across Audit and Assurance Advisory including:
• CEs on Invest to Wins and Key Retains
• BMC on Key Buyer Programs
• Pursuit and Account Based Marketing Teams
• EY wavespace
• CX team to leverage client feedback

Pursuits

• Leads Pursuits in capacity as Pursuit Leader including working with engagement teams on stakeholder engagement strategies, contact plans, value proposition development, proposal development and presentation coaching
• Leads Retains account management activities including overseeing CX activities and connects accounts to new solutions and key buyer programs
• Other responsibilities and tasks as required to achieve the agreed performance outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• 15+ years’ experience in pursuits or similar in building relationships and winning work
• Experience managing direct reports and allocating work
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload of self and team

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.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience and ‘can do’ attitude to dealing with stressful situations
• Ability to work across multiple activities and deadlines and successfully navigate complex competing priorities
• Strategic thinker who can gather and synthesise different points of view

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.

Senior Manager – Financial Services Audit

As our Senior Manager in the Financial Services Audit practice, you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights. You will anticipate risk, team effectively across EY, and identify opportunities to enhance trust, focusing on overall audit quality, and building excellent client relationships. You will focus on account strategy and delivery, maximising the possibilities from data and technology.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage the audit engagement by defining audit strategy and executing it in compliance with our policies and protocol.
• Effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and technical matters.
• Be accountable for the budget, delivery and performance of complex processes, solutions and/or projects to achieve performance objectives.
• Lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the audit process.
• Lead teams to achieve performance objectives, maintain staff utilisation, and oversee the work of junior audit staff, providing guidance, support, and training.

Skills and attributes for success

• At least 8 years’ experience of external audit experience, including planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• A relevant degree and/or progress towards/completion of a recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.

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.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing value added recommendations.
• The ability to create a positive learning culture, and coach and counsel junior team members to help them to develop.
• The ability to generate innovative solutions.

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

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 our Consultant or Senior Consultant you’ll operate as a fieldwork leader to assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. You can expect to work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process and you’ll be able to learn from and assist clients and other Assurance and Technology Risk professionals in performing information technology control engagements.
Your key responsibilities

• Operate as a fieldwork leader to assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk.

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in finance, business, accounting, IT or related discipline
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favorably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)

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.

• A passion for emerging technologies and working within a team to advise clients on how to manage IT risks and accelerate performance.
• The ability to inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members and use current technology, project management skills and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
• Canberra - Current Australian security clearance, or the ability to obtain one is required for the Canberra office. Please note, Australian citizenship is required to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

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.

You’ll work as part of high-performing team on a broad range of clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.

As a senior member of the Technology Risk Department, you will be responsible for various IT engagements across different industry sectors, in which EY is a market leader, including financial services, energy and utilities, oil and gas, industrial products, retail and consumer products, and real estate.

Your key responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new software solutions in area of Finance/Risk management using various technologies (including low-code/no-code platforms)
• Draft and align solution architecture, allocate development tasks to junior team members, perform code reviews
• Participate in audit engagements, performing testing of IT controls and documenting properly the outcomes and recommendations
• Stay up to date with current business and industry trends relevant to the client’s business, IT audit
• Participate in research and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Interact with clients to collect all necessary data/information, set up and maintain IT documentation (specifications, technical documentation, audit files)

Skills and attributes for success

• 3+ years of experience in IT application development, information security or IT analyst roles
• Deep technical knowledge of operating systems, databases, low-code/no-code platforms, automation software (RPA), application servers, and network devices
• Knowledge and experience in designing and maintaining software applications, good knowledge of JavaScript or other programming languages, knowledge of integration protocols (e.g. REST/SOAP/RPC APIs), knowledge of SAP and/or BI Tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Ability to author technical and non-technical documents for different stakeholders
• Knowledge of IT standards (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2700x, and others)
• Excellent, proven communication skills both oral and in writing, in English and Romanian
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Creative thinking, problem-solving orientation and attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Self-motivated, with a desire to exceed expectations and interest in different fields of consultancy
• Bachelor's or Master's degree

What working at EY offers

• We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions
• At EY, you’ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients
• Get free certifications and enjoy national & international training
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

As our Senior Consultant / Consultant you’ll have a strong background in Project Management Risks, Risks and Controls, Business Process, and IT General Controls. This role requires a deep understanding of SOX and other relevant compliance frameworks, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects focused on providing Assurance and/or Assurance Advisory services around risk assessment, controls evaluation, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement effective Business and Risk assurance strategies.
• Provide Assurance and/or Assurance Advise on ESG compliance and/or SOX compliance and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders, summarising findings and recommendations.
• Mentor and support junior team members in their professional development.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to risk management and compliance.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Technology, or a related field.
• One or more of the following or equivalent +3 years of experience in providing Assurance or Assurance Advisory over Risk and Controls (Business Process and/or IT General Controls), Program and Project Risk Management services, Regulatory Compliance (e.g. Privacy, SoCI Act, ESG, SOX, Spam Act), Controls transformation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and team members.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CA, CIA, CPA, CISA, PMP or other relevant certifications) are a plus.

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 : 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

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

• Leading the execution of audits/ assessments of IT processes against leading practice IT risk and security frameworks and common standards (e.g. CoBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, Sarbanes Oxley Act).

• Managing teams to deliver IT Assurance/ Audit engagements - including the execution of evaluating and design of IT controls (e.g. application & IT general controls) in support of external and internal audits as well as Program Assurance engagements.

• Assisting in the preparation of reports for clients and other stakeholders.

• Nurturing client relationships to achieve service expectations, deliverables and outcomes.

• Opportunities to develop skills in emerging technology risk areas, such as AI, Blockchain and Cyber Security Partnering with internal and external teams, addressing compliance, financial and operational risk, and assessing current state internal controls and frameworks in order to mitigate current and emerging risks.

• Working effectively across multiple internal and external teams, building strong relationships across Consulting and Assurance teams and with Clients.

• Ensure client deliverables are on time and to the standard expected by the client and engagement partner/principal.

Skills and attributes for success

To be considered for this role you must have:

• 5+ years delivering Audit engagements such as diverse IT Internal Audits, IT General Controls, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, SOX, GS007 or ASAE Audits.

• Practical and solution-oriented approach to assess new technology, and evaluate and advise on impact, risk and remediation.

• High level communication and engagement skills, including exceptional report writing abilities.

• Strong business acumen, commercially focused attitude   Inspiring leadership capability with the motivation to develop others, build high performing teams and effectively delegate with appropriate levels of support.

• Excellent project management skills including ability to lead fieldwork.

Ideally, you’ll 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.

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in IT or related discipline, although finance, business or accounting qualifications will also be considered given the right experience
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)

• Canberra - Current Australian security clearance, or the ability to obtain one is required for the Canberra office. Please note, Australian citizenship is required to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

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.