EY EY GDS - Assurance Seniors 

Sri Lanka, Western Province, Colombo 

328945896

Your key responsibilities

• work, as per EY Global Audit Methodology and in line with the Global team expectations.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of aligned engagement and EY GAM while performingreviews of procedures performed by GDS staff, along with knowledge of EY tools to makereviews more efficient and meaningful.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key EY Global counterparts likeAssurance executives based out of Americas or Europe.
• Develop an understanding of EY Quality and Risk Management procedures and ensure theseare embedded into the engagement team’s work.
• Proactively discuss workflow management with the assurance teams, allocating resources tothe assigned work and monitoring performance against standards. Monitor utilization forone’s team, budget to actuals, and other operational matters.
• Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing withGDS and Global teams.
• Establish expectations of value to be delivered to the respective GDS Global teams aligned.
• Identify opportunities to improve the scope of work for GDS on one’s own engagements.
• Standardize review processes along with leveraging best practices across one’s alignedengagements or beyond.
• Motivate and lead one’s GDS team members, identify and foster key talents, coach andsupervise team members.
• Be responsible for various operational matters related to engagements aligned.
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training. Lead by

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of accounting and assurance standards - knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP / US GAAP and International review standards is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills.
• Robust logical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and live EY values.
• The ability to quickly form strong working relationship with colleagues locally and in global teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• Articleship with other big 4 / big 6 or mid-tier accounting firms.
• ACCA / CPA with 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Non-Qualified (Accounting graduate) with 3+ years of relevant work experience in Assurance.
• 0-4 years post-qualification experience with either a) Mid-or top-tier accounting firm focused on external or Assurance reviews b) MNC or larger companies, preferably within a Shared Service environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in MS – Office and Outlook.
• Interest in business and commerciality.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be part of a market-leading, multi-disciplinary team in the only integrated global assurance business worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with EY GDS Assurance practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we Offer
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.
  

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.