Chef D'équipe- Audit - Certification jobs at Ey in Canada, Quebec

As an Assurance Senior staff accountant, you will be a professional member of our Audit practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior staff accountant, you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction.
• Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance.
• Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Develop an understanding of EY's service lines and actively seek/encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firm's services.
• While proficiency in a language other than French is not a requirement for this role, some English communications with stakeholders outside of Quebec may be required from time to time.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Successfully passed the Canadian CFE and / or possess a Canadian CA designation, or possess a reciprocal CA designation recognized with the CICA
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
• Excellent project management skills, advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
  

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for 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.

We make the “European Project” progress by helping our clients to:

• Gather evidence to identify main needs, challenges, drivers, and impacts;
• Anticipate change and design public policy responses;
• Provide technical solutions and implement them;
• Coordinate the interaction with key stakeholders and communicate decisions and actions to them.

Your Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant, a motivated individual who can contribute to our project work and business development efforts in line with our vision, mission, and values. As a Senior Consultant, you will:

• Assist in implementation of complex projects, ensuring excellence in secondary data collection as well as stakeholder engagement, and delivering evidence-based outputs on time and to the satisfaction of our clients;
• Provide intellectual and methodological support in EU projects and proposals;
• Support the organisation and coordination of day-to-day implementation of specific contracts, and where relevant guiding the team of more junior colleagues towards achieving project results while ensuring the quality of the desk research, analysis, surveys, interviews, stakeholder and community management, and reporting;
• Contribute to the proposal preparation process, including identifying relevant partners, development of methodologies, and assisting in the organisation and planning of the work;
• Demonstrate strong project management and self-organisation skills, ideally with the ability to follow specific project management methodologies;
• Bring fresh and innovative ideas to the team, encouraging collaboration and mutual learning;
• Support junior team members in their daily tasks.

Your Profile

You have:

• You have:
• A Master’s degree in European Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Communications or a similar field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• At least 2 years of experience working with the EU clients, both involved in consulting/research role.
• Excellent communication and business development skills demonstrated through previous experience.
• The ability to work effectively within large multidisciplinary and multicultural teams involving partners, experts, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in writing and communicating with clients, partners, experts, and colleagues in excellent English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements and environments, and ability to change thematic focus in various projects.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships.

What’s In It For You

• – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package- We offer an attractive remuneration package; including, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Flexible working arrangements- We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment- At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth- You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun- By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability- We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion- At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location- All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Requisition Id : 1642502

The challenge of working in the FAAS team is very different from being part of the Audit or Assurance practice or even an industry role, although all of your experience to date will be relevant. Firstly, all assignments are project-based, and the primary skill-set required is one of problem solving not problem identification. In addition, you will very often find yourself working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, alongside EY professionals from the Transaction Support, Advisory, Valuations or Tax team. And at manager level and above, you will be responsible for an account portfolio, developing further opportunities to support our clients.

FAAS solutions include:

Job description

• Manage / execute FAAS projects, develop and implement solutions (see above)
• Identify and develop business opportunities; manage accounts (depending on level)
• Coach junior team members, encourage technical excellence and learning
• Integrate with other EY service lines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Contribute to thought leadership and participate in marketing activities

To qualify for the role you must have

• A qualified CA

• Good academic record (1st/2nd time passes for ICAI or equivalent)

• Strong IGAAP and/or IFRS and/or US GAAP financial reporting experience in complex/large companies, most likely in audit/advisory/transaction vertical or MNC finance/M&A environment

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant post qualification experience

• Ability to explain complex accounting and financial reporting issues simply
• Advisory mindset, ability to develop solutions for the client with support from technical subject matter experts
• Business development skills and aptitude, depending on level. In applicants at Senior Manager and above, a strong track record of business development is expected
• Specific financial reporting experience in at least one of the following:
• Transactions (acquisitions, carve outs, demergers, restructuring)
• Preparation for IPO including listing rules in India/UK/US
• Complex consolidation structure in an MNC environment including implementation of ERP/consolidation IT system
• Tax planning and complex structures
• Developing and delivering technical training
• Specific financial reporting topics: revenue recognition; financial instruments; off-balance sheet financing; consolidation and SPEs; banking; insurance;
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills

As an Assurance Staff, you will be a professional member of Assurance practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Staff you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the team.
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the
• Engagement objectives, client's engagement history, and planned audit approach. Challenge procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques.
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment.
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business.
• Develop people through teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Collaborate with team members to set goals and responsibilities.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention. Seek, develop, and present ideas to apply EY's knowledge and services.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Successfully passed CPA, CA examination
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as an auditor
• advanced written and verbal communication skills
• a strong dedication to teamwork
• integrity within a professional environment
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role. While based in Montreal, this position will interact with external and internal stakeholders both within and outside of Canada. French and English bilingualism is therefore a requirement.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
• Ability to speak, read, and write in French is preferred.
  

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for 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.

Experience:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience working in Oracle ERP Financials (Earlier called as E-Business Suite) with at least 2 years of experience in Fusion Financials
• Should have worked in at least 3 full life cycle implementations with at least one of the implementations on Fusion Financials
• Good to have experience in Project accounting and supply chain modules.
• Experience of having a client facing role
• Good exposure in handling integrations and data conversion activities
• Experience in solution design and drafting functional specs and driving the solution
• Application configuration, test case preparation and execution

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Requirements gathering and documentation using AIM / OUM or other prescribed methodologies
• Maintenance and enhancements to existing Oracle Fusion Financial modules like General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Expenses, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets and Cash Management
• Conduct CRP sessions, Participate in design reviews and discussions
• Map client requirements against Oracle Fusion Financial Modules like General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Expenses, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Assets and Cash Management
• Should be able to interpret functional requirements and able to deliver and design it from offshore
• Design module specific solution in the context of the integrated Oracle Fusion
• Capable of handling Solution Design /Functional Fit-Gap /Training/Testing sessions
• Assist business user during CRPs/SITs/UATs
• Prepare quality deliverables
• Prepare test scripts and test cases
• Conduct trainings
• Prepare quality deliverables
• Support Project Management Office (PMO)

Competencies / Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to translate requirements into design documents.
• Must have knowledge of documenting using OUM or any other methodology
• Strong customer handling skills and ability to lead & mentor team-members
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to acquire, absorb, and apply complex business knowledge to problems quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow well defined release management processes
• Ability to multi task and still stay focused on release priorities
• Must have valid passport.
• Client site work / Business Traveling involved

Education:

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.

Our CCaSS team is growing exponentially, and as a Senior Manager, you’ll play a key role in that growth. Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. It’s all about listening to and understanding our clients to give them a truly exceptional experience in a field where there are no off-the-shelf recommendations.

Your key responsibilities

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You’ll also be collaborating with a talented and diverse set of colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Regular travel will be required as you will meet with key clients, some of whom are most respected in their fields.

Skills and attributes for success

• Providing clients with strategic, technical, and reporting expertise on a wide range of climate challenges, including decarbonization, risk, emissions measurement, and reporting

• Collaborating with partners, senior managers, and clients to influence strategy, balancing risk, and client expectations

• Ensuring our engagement team thoroughly understands our client's unique needs, ambitions, and expectations

• Building relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide a seamless integrated service

• Managing performance and identifying opportunities to improve our products and processes

• Project management excellence: The ability to coordinate multiple workstreams to produce high-quality deliverables, navigate client relationships, and foster a high-performance teaming culture

• Consulting mindset with the ability to solve complex client problems through research and data analysis, synthesize into key insights to frame executive decisions, and communicate to senior leaders

• Assist with generating new business opportunities, industry networks, and relationships with a focus on climate change and decarbonization agendas

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Climate Science, Physics, Environmental Economics or related discipline, and 8+ years of relevant experience

• Sustainability experience with topics such as climate change megatrends, net-zero decarbonization strategies, GHG inventory plans, and data management, TCFD, climate disclosures, renewable energy, scope 3 supply chain decarbonization strategies, and carbon offsets/markets

• Experience with climate risk modeling, climate risk scenario analysis, and climate adaptation and mitigation

• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge

• A deep understanding of the marketplace, as well as commonly used terminology, processes, and tools

• A proven record of excellence when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleagues

• The confidence to research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies

• External consulting experience within a large professional firm

• Proficient Microsoft Excel and modeling skills

• Ability to develop Business Intelligence dashboards using Tableau and/or Power BI

• Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, and/or TAS
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A PHD in Climate Science, Physics, Environmental Economics, or related discipline

• Licensure or advance certifications as appropriate for your profession

• Experience with net-zero and science-based target decarbonization strategies

• Expertise and comfort working across multiple sectors (i.e., emissions management, decarbonization, or climate risk)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)

What we look for

We’re interested in versatile people who can take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for environmental experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate, and think in unique and creative new ways. This role is for you if you’re a confident, humble leader with a curious mind with the ability to solve complex issues.

As an Assurance Manager, you will be a professional member of our Core Audit practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Manager, you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management throughout the year.
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered.
• Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized 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.
• Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client. Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team.
• Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.
• Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed. Generate new business opportunities.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.
• While proficiency in a language other than French is not a requirement for this role, some English communications with stakeholders outside of Quebec may be required from time to time.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field
• Post-graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred
• Canadian CPA auditor professional accounting designation, or a reciprocal CPA auditor designation recognized with the CICA mandatory
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm
• Excellent project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
  

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for 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.