Assurance Graduate Trainee jobs at Ey in Ghana, Accra

Job purpose

As a Tax Trainee, you will work on various tax engagements in different industry sectors in which EY is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically in financial services, energy & utilities, oil & gas, mining & metals, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.

Your client responsibilities

Prepare various tax returns and supporting schedules and assist with the filing of the returns

Prepare tax advice for clients and assist with the procurement of tax exemptions and waivers

Assist with the provision of accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services to clients

Liaise with the GRA and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

Comply with risk management procedures

Your People Responsibilities

Display a positive attitude to work and demonstrate a willingness to learn

Qualifications

First degree holder from a recognised Tertiary Institution;

Hold a Second Class Upper or better;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus);

Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);

A student member or affiliate of the ICAG/ACCA OR a high motivation and drive to pursue a professional accountant qualification. Membership of ICAG/ACCA is an advantage.

Self-motivated, positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Desire to exceed expectations

Interest in the different fields of tax

User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge

Job purpose

As a Graduate Trainee in Assurance, you will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which EY is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy & utilities, oil & gas, mining & metals, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.

Your client responsibilities

Working in a team, you will interact with the client to collect all necessary data/information, obtain understanding of significant classes of transactions, perform substantive testing, maintain working papers, etc.

Your people responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
• Work constructively with team

Qualifications

• First degree holder in preferably Finance / Economics / Accounting
• Hold a Second Class Upper or better
• An associate member of ACCA/ICAG or other recognised professional accounting bodies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (proficiency in French will be an added advantage)
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Skills

• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of Assurance
• User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge

We offer you

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Receive a competitive remuneration package

Job purpose

As a National Service Personnel/ Data and Technology Risk Intern, you will work on various audit engagements in different industry sectors in which EY is acknowledged as a market leader, specifically: financial services, energy & utilities, oil & gas, mining & metals, telecommunications, industrial products, automotive, retail and consumer products, real estate, etc.

IT Audit

Working in a team, you will interact with the client to collect all necessary data/ information, obtain an understanding of their IT environments, IT risks and controls, and cyber security profiles. You will test their controls against their policies and/or leading practice, evaluate the effectiveness of their control environments and recommend improvements.

Data Analytics

Working in a team, you will work with the data analytics team and perform extraction, loading and transformation of client data to provide quality assurance of the data for audit purposes. Also, you will use automated tools to perform data analytics of client primary and secondary data sets and provide client insight as well as meeting general audit requirements.

Your people responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn.
• Work constructively with team.

Qualifications

• Final year university student pursuing. Data Science/Analytics, Business Analytics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting with strong IT Interest, or related field.
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper and above.
• A relevant certificate in Data / Business Analytics will be an added advantage.
• A relevant or a high motivation and drive to obtain an IT audit or information security professional certification(s) (CISA/CRISC/CISM/CISSP etc will be an added advantage
• An associate of ICAG/ ACCA or a high motivation and drive to pursue professional qualification and career in accounting/finance will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis: Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as Python, R, SQL, or other relevant software.
• Intermediate to Advance skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Advanced Excel skills including data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and macros.
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• IT Risk Management: Knowledge of IT risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud computing services and technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Network Security: Basic understanding of network security concepts and protocols.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex problems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in analysing data and identifying potential risks.
• Problem Resolution: Capability to resolve issues effectively and pursue objectives to completion.

Communication Skills

• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to collective problem-solving.

Adaptability and Learning

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing technology and work environments.
• Learning Agility: Willingness and capability to learn new skills quickly and efficiently.

Personal Attributes

• Integrity: Commitment to ethical principles and professional standards.
• Enthusiasm: A positive attitude and enthusiasm for the field of data and technology risk.
• Motivation: Drive to achieve personal and professional goals

We offer you.

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic, and energetic team.
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs.
• Receive a competitive intern remuneration package.

Your client responsibilities

Working in a team, you will interact with the client in order to collect all necessary data/ information, obtain understanding of significant classes of transactions, perform substantive testing on less risky accounts, maintain working papers, etc.

Your people responsibilities

• Positive attitude and demonstrate willingness to learn
• Work constructively with team

Qualifications

• Final year university students pursuing Finance / Economics / Accounting
• Expected CGPA of a Second Class Upper or better

• An associate member of ACCA/ICAG or other recognised professional accounting bodieswill be an added advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other language is a plus).
• Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Proficiency in French will be an added advantage

Skills

• Self-motivated, positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail with a commitment to high quality and accuracy
• Desire to exceed expectations
• Interest in the different fields of assurance
• User level IT (Ms Office) knowledge

We offer you

• Work with a bright, friendly, enthusiastic and energetic team
• Develop your personal and business skills by working on challenging projects with some of the most well-known companies as well as through our extensive learning and development programs
• Receive a competitive intern remuneration package.