EY Associates Senior - Audit 

Australia 

639819545

Associates and Senior Associates - Audit

As part of our Audit team in Canberra – Ngambri, you will be a part of a vibrant, close-knit team and receive great support for your personal and professional development. We’ll help you achieve your career goals with responsibility early in your career and continuous support to succeed. We’ll provide you with market leading audit technology tools, and the opportunities so you can inspire change and open doors. You can expect leading learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations, including support in completing the Chartered Accountants Program and continuous development of your learning aspirations.

Your key responsibilities

• Leading fieldwork, leading client relationships, managing projects, coaching and mentoring more junior team members and keeping engagement leaders updated on progress and issues.

• Effectively designing and executing audit processes with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, for example revenue recognition, fair value accounting, and long-term contracts.

• Engaging with client management and providing advice and professionalism throughout the year, including identification of areas for improvement in clients’ business processes.

• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues. Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs to have a well-rounded view of business strategy and the audit risks associated.

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.

• Current Australian security clearance, or the ability to obtain one. This is required to service Government audits. Australian citizenship is required to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

• Accounting degree or qualification.

• Proven experience leading the planning, execution and reporting components of audits.

• An inquisitive mind, demonstrating curiosity to understand our team, our clients, and the business ecosystem.

• Proven track record with developing and maintaining team motivation and client relationships.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

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