EY FSO Audit WAM-Manager-Cayman Islands 

Cayman Islands, George Town 

871233646

Audit Manager – Wealth & Asset Management(FSO): Cayman Islands

Join our Financial Services Office (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management and private equity, banking and capital markets, and insurance, we provide integrated assurance, consulting, strategy & transactions, and tax services to our clients. As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse FSO clients.

We have excellent opportunities for Audit Managers to join our FSO Wealth & Asset Management team. 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.

Skills and attributes for success

• Performing complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client-focused audit strategies
• Coaching and managing a team of audit professionals, facilitating them to have the information, tools and opportunities they need to grow
• Proactively building relationships that support our ability to provide tailored services that meet a wide range of assurance needs and contribute to new business development
• Identifying and reacting to potential risks and developing new ways to improve our products and processes that promote growth and increase revenue
• Continually updating your understanding of business trends and emerging technologies to maintain your reputation as a trusted business advisor

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or business.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm, ideally with experience serving clients in the wealth & asset management industry, which may include mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds or other investment vehicles
• An internationally recognized professional accounting qualification, such as a CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Engagement management, execution and reporting skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients with a diverse range of backgrounds
• Confidence in your ability to prioritize when managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of current market issues in the Wealth & Asset Management sector

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders who are creative and agile thinkers, with a genuine interest in improving our audit capabilities. You’ll also need to be a capable communicator both in the boardroom and across your team. If you have the technical and personal skills to understand our clients and provide excellent services every time, this role is for you.

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 includes medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive pension plan, generous vacation and leave entitlement(s), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.