EY Associates Senior - Financial Services 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

50508973

Associates and Senior Associates - Financial Services - Audit - Wealth and Asset Management

Our Wealth & Asset Management (WAM) Assurance practice is the market leader in providing assurance services to WAM clients and is one of the fastest growing areas of our financial services assurance practice.

In your role, you will not only help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements, but also value start-ups and mature companies, perform operational due diligence reviews, map and test process and controls and a broader range of related services. In most interactions you will be expected to liaise with senior client personnel and will be encouraged to attend a number of industry events representing EY. In return, you can expect an unparalleled opportunity to work with leading Investment Managers and learn in-depth about the industry and how it operates. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with our EY Law, EY Tax, and EY Valuations and Business Modelling teams in serving our clients, providing you the opportunity to broaden your skill sets and knowledge.

Your key responsibilities

• Effectively managing Audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, such as financial instruments.
• Engaging clients and providing advice and professionalism throughout transactions, including identification of areas for improvement in clients’ business processes.
• Effectively communicating with client stakeholders in a professional manner throughout client engagements.
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues.

What we look for

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements in the Wealth & Asset Management sector.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teaming.
• A positive attitude with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• A strong academic record, including a degree. CA or equivalent recognised by the CAANZ desirable, however will consider those with alternative accounting qualifications.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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