Professional Practice Group (PPG) Regulatory Manager
General Information
Location: Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: YES
Business Area: UK&I
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The growth of the Irish firm and increasing regulation and additional regulatory oversight has created a need for a Manager in the firm’s Professional Practice Group (PPG). We are looking for a high-performing, meticulous and enthusiastic candidate to join our team of audit professionals who are shaping the future with confidence by driving thought leadership and innovation in audit quality.
The Opportunity:
The PPG team is vitally important to both our quality and growth agendas and are looking for someone who will help us to strengthen these agendas. This is a unique opportunity for someone to build their skillset of technical audit matters, including the latest cutting-edge digital audit techniques, and to develop an understanding of the EY audit methodology and risk management policies.
PPG is responsible for providing the Quality and Risk Management function within the Assurance Service Line. You will help PPG to provide our client engagement teams with support and advice to enable them to deliver the highest quality services to their clients, and to manage the risks involved in providing those services.
Your Key Responsibilities:
This role will place you at the heart of a high performing, agile team that is committed to helping our clients and stakeholders. Key functions will include:
Pre-reviewing internal client and engagement acceptance procedures, for audit and CSRD engagements in particular
Assisting PPG with both Internal and External (IAASA) inspections
Being pro-active in identifying and driving forward initiatives which make a difference, either internally and/or to our clients
Supporting PPG in improving the overall process of audit and CSRD assurance systems maintenance, which is increasingly important due to increased IAASA scrutiny and divergence of standards from the UK
Assisting with maintaining and communicating ISA and sustainability assurance mappings and localisations
Communicating and supporting teams on key updates to ensure staff are fully aware of changes in methodology and policy for audit and CSRD assurance engagements
Supporting the implementation of key ISQM controls
Supporting audit and CSRD assurance teams with various templates including engagement letters and letters of representation
Assisting with external regulatory returns of the firm and monitoring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
Adhering to and enforcing EY's risk management policies and quality agenda
Working on ad hoc projects with other members of the PPG team as they arise
To Qualify For The Role You Must Have:
CAI/ACCA (or equivalent international qualification)
A minimum of two years’ post qualification experience working as an auditor
Strong project management and technical (auditing) skills
Reasonable knowledge of ISAs
Passion for developing your knowledge of leading auditing techniques
Ideally, You’ll Also Have:
Existing digital auditing experience
Proactive communication
Strong deadline management skills
Decisive and resolute engagement style to provide appropriate support to audit teams
Knowledge of reporting under Irish GAAP, IFRS, Irish regulations and Irish company law
What We Look For:
We are looking for someone who has a breadth of audit knowledge and experience that is willing to learn the latest auditing techniques. A self-starter who can work well within a team and on their own. The role will suit someone who enjoys a challenge and looks to take on responsibility and accountability.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
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.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
Hybrid Working
Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
Web Doctor
Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
Free Gym Membership
Travel Pass
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Bike to Work Scheme
Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
Tech MBA paid by EY
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
Career Progression
When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.
Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.
We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.
Apply now.
IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role