Strategy Transactions Advisory Senior jobs at Ey in Malta

Your key responsibilities

Our core work is focused on financial services regulatory compliance in all sectors mainly Banking (credit and financial institutions), Insurance and Wealth & Asset Management.

You will have a key role in:

• Executing project work
• Writing reports that set out our findings and recommendations
• Performing industry and company research

• Building client relationships
• Supporting with client proposals and pitches
• Work with other EY service teams, both locally and globally

What are we looking for?

• Banking and finance, chartered / certified accountant, or financial services qualification from a reputable professional or tertiary education institution (at least MQF Level 6 or higher)
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

• At least 2 years of relevant experience working, ideally in the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand client’s challenges and industry related issues and offer solutions in the areas of IT Risk.

• Participate in go to market, create proposals and respond to RFPs, client orals etc. Identify opportunities for cross-selling to current clients/introduce colleagues from other service lines.

• Travel to client locations for meetings, conduct workshops, knowledge sharing sessions etc. for existing and new clients.

• Consistently deliver quality client services. Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

• Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.

• Foster relationships with client personnel to analyse, evaluate, and enhance information systems to develop and improve security at procedural and technology levels.

• Assist with cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.

To qualify for the role, you ideally have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, (B.Sc.-IT/M.Sc.-IT), MBA in any domain, CA/ACCA.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT audit, Service Organization Controls Reporting (SOCR - SSAE 16 / ISAE 3402) SOC 1, 2, & 3 Reporting, IT General Controls and IT Automated Controls

• Strong experience leading a dynamic IT audit and/or IT security.

• Proven track record of leading complex IT audit engagements, IT security assessment, managing client relationships, and delivering impactful recommendations.

• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework), regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and industry standards.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CPA and knowledge of IT governance standards and frameworks, such as COBIT, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and NIST.

• Experience in leading and developing successful teams, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and remaining with in budgets.

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As a Senior Consultant, you will have a high-level of client engagement, and be responsible for developing and executing work plans, and managing associates as the team is built out. You will have responsibility for helping to develop the recommendations that will ultimately be implemented by our clients.

You will also get involved in key strategic initiatives and play an important role in supporting the build out of the business in Malta.

You will have opportunities to learn from a wide variety of senior team members through counselling relationships, mentoring, and coaching.

Skills and attributes for success

Given the demands of such an accelerated role, you need to have an analytical mindset and be skilled in the areas of communications, teamwork, and leadership.

To qualify for the role, you must:

• Have at least two years’ experience in strategy consulting, business advisory, corporate finance or a commercial role in industry (financial services, gaming, ecommerce, tech, telecoms, health and life sciences preferred). Public policy backgrounds will also be considered.
• Be educated to Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent; Master’s/MBA qualification would be considered an asset
• Have experience managing projects and teams
• Have both quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Be a strong communicator, able to engage effectively with both clients and team members
• Possess a desire and ability to solve complex and open-ended client problems
• Be able to write well and concisely, expressing what really matters
• Be good at building productive working relationships with clients and team members

Ideally, you will also

• Enjoy working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced team environment
• Have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge
• Demonstrate good business acumen and experience
• Have the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments

Your Key Responsibilities:
• Advising clients with respect to Maltese tax implications and international tax developments;
• Advising clients with respect to specific tax advice they will be requiring from time to time;
• Liaising with the Malta Tax and Customs Administration on questions of interpretation of Malta tax law; and
• Assisting in the tax advice function as required.Key Requirements:
• In possession of a professional tax, accounting or legal qualification;
• At least 5 years of relevant tax experience, ideally within an audit and accountancy firm;
• Have professional fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• Be willing to learn and be open to new challenges;
• Strong technical and analytical skills; and
• Good organizational skills and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
What we offer

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.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients with respect to Maltese tax implications and international tax developments
• Advising clients on transfer pricing matters and documentation requirements
• Advising clients with respect to specific tax advice they will be requiring from time to time
• Liaising with the Malta Tax and Customs Administration on questions of interpretation of Malta tax law
• Assisting in the tax advice function as require

Key Requirements:

• In possession of a professional tax, accounting or legal qualification
• At least 8 years of relevant tax experience, ideally within an audit and accountancy firm
• Have professional fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Be willing to learn and be open to new challenges
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Good organizational skills and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills

What we offer:

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.

The opportunity
You’ll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. In return, you can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.Your key responsibilities
Everything you’ll do will come back to providing exceptional audit activities for our clients. Colleagues and clients from a diverse array of backgrounds will look to you first for answers, so you’ll be a high-profile contact when it comes to resolving complex issues. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries.• Working in a team, getting to know our clients, their businesses and how they work;
• Interacting with clients to collect all the necessary data and information to carry out the audit;
• Support the planning, leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements;
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas such as loans and advances, investment portfolios, interest income, amounts owed to customers and regulatory requirements;
• Analysing the data that goes into a financial statement to make sure it is true and fair;
• Building and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel;
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.

Skills and attributes for success
• Leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements;
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas including loans and advances, investment portfolios, interest income, amounts owed to customers and regulatory requirements;
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions;
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues;
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Masters in Accounts, ACA/ACCA or an equivalent international qualification (preferably first time passes);
• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience;
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques;
• Experience across the entire audit process;
• Application of IFRS and local GAAP;
• Track record of leading, planning, execution and reporting on audits;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management;
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements;
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies;
• Understanding of Q&RM procedures;
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements.

You’ll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. In return, you can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You’ll be given all the skills, knowledge and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients and the communities that support us.

Your key responsibilities

Everything you’ll do will come back to providing exceptional audit activities for our clients. As you build your knowledge and experience, you’ll become a credible advisor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries.

• Working in a team, getting to know our clients, their businesses and how they work.
• Interacting with clients to collect all the necessary data and information to carry out the audit.
• Support the planning, leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas such as revenue, costs, financial instruments and tax.
• Analysing the data that goes into a financial statement to make sure it is true and fair.
• Building and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.

Skills and attributes for success

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas including revenue, financial instruments and income taxes.
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions.
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Masters in Accounts, ACA/CA/ACCA or an equivalent international qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques.
• Experience across the entire audit process.
• Application of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Track record of leading, planning, execution and reporting on audits.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements.
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies.
• Understanding of Q&RM procedures.
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements.

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.