EY Manager - Forensics Assurance 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

936112348

Your key responsibilities

As our clients have unique needs, your role is dynamic and will change based on the type of engagement. You will be involved in various types of challenging mandates, including, among others:

• Fraud investigations
• Fraud risk assessments
• Elaboration / assessment of anti-fraud programs
• Financial damage quantification
• Insurance claims
• Forensic data analytics

You’ll be part of a team that works with our clients’ legal counsel, internal audit and compliance departments addressing complex issues and developing practical solutions that address operational challenges. You will use your technical and problem-solving skills to creatively analyse issues and assist our clients with next steps. Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with clients, internal & external auditors, lawyers and regulatory authorities in sensitive and sometimes adversarial situations.
• Lead and manage forensic accounting engagements including client pre-acceptance procedures, proposals, planning and delivery.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of team members.
• Review or prepare working papers that document the procedures performed and evidence gathered.
• Prepare high quality forensic accounting reports.
• Prepare and deliver internal and external presentations.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Ability to work with clients in sensitive, high profile and sometimes adversarial situations.
• Experience working on multiple forensic accounting engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately and master large volumes of detailed evidence.
• An enquiring, tenacious mind-set with a desire to “get to the bottom” of things.
• Consistent quality service to our clients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop people through teamwork, integrity, and leadership.
• A strong desire to learn and continue expanding own skill set.
• Ease with and interest in technology.
• A strong interest in business development and networking.
• Willingness and ability to travel on engagements on occasion.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A completed CPA designation
• Professional certification or designation in forensic accounting such as CFE, CFF or CBV (an asset)
• A minimum of 5 years within a professional services firm, including relevant experience in forensic accounting
• Substantial knowledge of a wide variety of PC-based tools, including but not limited to spreadsheets and presentations (MS Excel & PowerPoint)