This is an exciting and varied role within EY's Risk Management, internal controls function. The firm is investing heavily in setting up risk management processes in the Belfast area and has identified controls testing as an addition to this capability.
Ideal for individuals looking to further progress their career or step into a Big 4 firm.
Job Description:
You will be responsible for the management and oversight of design and operational effectiveness risk-based controls testing across various service lines.
This is a vital and high-profile role, ensuring the firm meets its external regulatory obligations and demonstrates a robust approach and system of quality management (ISQM1).
Due to the breadth of the role, you will learn a remarkable amount about the firm and its network, interact with senior business stakeholders and be given the opportunity to input into ongoing process improvements supporting EY in creating business value.
The skills applied and developed as part of this role allows successful candidates to access longer term career progression and pursue opportunities within the wider business should they wish.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Leading the design and operational effectiveness testing over EY UK Member Firm and EY UKI Region controls in the System of Quality Management.
* Reviewing, analysing and documenting design adequacy assessments and performing operational effectiveness testing procedures over them.
* Managing a team of up to three junior staff members, communicating progress against the phased plan and articulating any challenges to the plans successful delivery.
* Identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and proposing value adding process improvements.
The scope of the role is not merely to test controls but also to critically evaluate improved ways of operating controls and how quality risks are mitigated through the control environment.
This includes delivery of key messages and sensitive conclusions to Senior Management of the business.
As part of the varied role - we would expect you to contribute more widely to the ISQM team agenda and help EY in its optimal adherence to ISQM.
Experience and Attributes:
We are looking for an individual, experienced in leading and executing design and operational effectiveness controls testing procedures, with strong analytical and communication skills who demonstrates a desire to learn and add value through doing.
* Ability to show logic, diligence and detail in the way you approach work
* Experience of managing teams to deliver control testing plans to set deadlines, including testing of complex controls and assuming the role of detailed reviewer.
* Experience of designing new controls and delivering operational effectiveness non-application controls testing including reporting final conclusions to senior management.
* Experience in performing testing controls for a defined purpose (examples being external audit, internal audit, ISQM, So X etc)
What we look for:
* A team player who actively owns and delivers their scope and proactively looks for opportunities to contribute and develop.
* Someone who is committed to working in a fast-paced environment and delivering against deadlines.
* An individual with an inquisitive and problem-solving mindset.
What We Offer:
* 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.