EY Assurance Manager Financial Services Insurance & Banking Windhoek 

Namibia, Khomas, Windhoek 

567897460

Client Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and conclusion of audit engagements, including managing risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Manage engagement economics, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, while communicating significant issues to clients, Engagement Managers, and Partners.
• Leverage data-driven audit tools and analytics to deliver high-quality audits for financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies.
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs within the financial services sector, proactively identifying opportunities to better serve banking and insurance clients.
• Build, foster, and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic insights that add value to clients in the financial services sector.
• Cultivate and manage team relationships and dynamics to develop highest performing teams for audit engagements, while empowering and mentoring trainee accountants during engagements.
• Actively contribute to generating new business opportunities and expanding client networks, particularly within the banking and insurance industries.
• Enhance EY’s brand in the Namibian financial services market through thought leadership and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(Nam)) or ACCA member.
• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques, particularly in banking and insurance contexts.
• In-depth experience with the application of IFRS standards, including IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 17 (Insurance Contracts).
• A proven track record of audit experience within an audit firm or leading financial institutions.
• 3 to 5 years of post-articles audit experience, preferably in financial services.

Technical Skills Requirements

• A strong understanding of risk-based auditing, control strategies, and regulatory compliance specific to banking and insurance.
• Experience with Quality & Risk Management (Q&RM) procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing financial institutions in Namibia, including Bank of Namibia and NAMFISA requirements.
• Proficiency in managing teams and projects, with a focus on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrates unwavering honesty and the highest standards of professional behavior.
• Networking and Communication: A natural relationship builder, comfortable connecting with diverse stakeholders and fostering positive client relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excels at collaboration, conflict resolution, and maintaining strong team dynamics.
• Analytical Mindset: Sharp, curious, and adaptable, with a drive to stay ahead of industry trends and innovations.
• Coaching: Be willing and able to train and coach trainee accountants during the audits (on the job coaching).