EY FSO CBS - Assistant Director ISQM Support 

Bermuda 

76736338

Responsibilities:

• ISQM Support:
  • Execute certain firm level controls within the ISQM framework.
  • Track milestones, action items, owner responsibilities, and deadlines.
  • Organize files, dashboards, trackers to monitor progress.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation of relevant controls, testing procedures and results.
  • Act as a point of contact for control owners, process teams, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Assist in preparing the required ISQM firm level documentation.

• Quality Support for audit service line
• Participate in consultations with engagement partners and teams to assist in evaluating proposed engagements, engagement planning, identification of risks and risk mitigation
• Review of draft client and engagement acceptance assessments in the firm’s onboarding system
• Assist with preparation of regulatory filings for local audit regulators within the BBC region.
• Assist with preparation for external inspections and liaise with the external regulators during the inspections.
• Accept and respond to daily quality queries and consultations from client serving engagement partners and teams
• Transfer knowledge of firm policies and procedures and advise engagement partners and teams on policy related questions; Be knowledgeable of other quality and risk management areas outside of your core responsibilities
• Drive and support deployment of specific Quality projects and initiatives
• Identify, develop, and report best practices within your designated area of focus
• Prepare or update policy guidance, tools and template documents for the audit service line to facilitate policy compliance and best practice
• Keep abreast of emerging issues; create and deliver training presentations to communicate new developments and the resulting impacts
• Develop relationships and build a network of people within the team and across the firm

Required experience/skills/attributes:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in, accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) is required
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferable with a Big 4 firm;
• Prior relevant experience in a public accounting firm is strongly preferred. Experience in quality or risk management role would be an advantage.
• Ability to digest legislation, firm policies and understand their application to the practice
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build trusted relationships and manage challenging conversations
• Commercial mindset
• Creative and solution orientated approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong research and project management skills

The successful candidate must have the ability to work a flexible schedule as overtime and travel may be required, as well as a dedication to teamwork and integrity within a professional environment.

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.

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.