EY Technology Assurance - Consultant Toronto 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

619894629

Our clients operate in a world where achieving and sustaining performance is more difficult than ever. As a Technology Assurance professional, you will be focused on helping them to better manage their risks. To successfully turn risk into results, you’ll help our clients to become more effective at managing scarce resources, make better decisions and reduce their exposure to negative events. You’ll work in high-performing teams that drive growth and deliver exceptional client service, ensuring you play your part in building a better working world.

Your key responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial and IT systems, and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT-enabled business processes.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improve IT and business performance. Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
• Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of technology trends to identify the engagement and client service issues, and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Highly professional with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments
• Flexible with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to build strong client relationships
• Strong team working skills are essential
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor's degree in information systems, commerce, computer science, engineering, business, finance and/or other related major
• Candidates must also possess or be actively pursuing related professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM or CIA.
• SOX experience considered an asset
• A minimum of 1 years of experience in managing and/or leading projects, information technology operations, internal audit or internal controls
• Experience with project management, information security or IT operations based in large enterprise resource planning systems, such as SAP would be considered an asset
• Willingness to travel

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in at least one of the following: financial statement audits; internal audits; operational audits; IT general controls assessments; Service Organization Control reporting engagements; and, ERP security and controls reviews (SAP, Oracle, Guidewire, JD Edwards or PeopleSoft)

What we look for

As an ambassador for the Technology Assurance team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations. We are seeking high performing individuals who have been recognised for exceeding expectations.

Core consulting skills:

• Advanced data & evidence management, client management on remediation programmes, driving innovation & continuous improvement

Technical skills:

• Strong technical insight, practical knowledge & capability in your specialist capability

Versatility:

• Proven ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment.

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 allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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.