Job description
Senior Manager – PPG
General Information
Location:Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:Yes
Business Area:UKI Assurance
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 to shape the future with confidence. 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 Senior 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 building a better working world by driving thought leadership and innovation in audit quality and risk management.
The Opportunity
The PPG team is vitally important to both our quality and growth agendas and we 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 supporting audit quality and effective risk management 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:
* Reviewing and approving internal procedures for the acceptance of clients and engagements
* Supporting teams on in-depth technical audit queries, including formal consultations
* Supporting teams in other assurance reporting, such as ISAE 3000, ISRS 4400
* Owning and implementing ISQM 1 assurance controls
* Assisting PPG with both internal and external inspections
* Being pro-active in identifying and driving forward audit quality initiatives which make a difference, either internally and/or to our clients
* Identifying opportunities to improve the overall process of audit systems maintenance, which is increasingly important due to increased IAASA scrutiny and the divergence of standards from the UK
* Communicating key updates to ensure staff are fully aware of changes in methodology and policy
* Supporting audit teams with board reports, engagement letters and letters of representation and other audit templates
* Adhering to and enforcing EY's risk management policies and quality agenda
* Working on ad hoc projects as they arise
To qualify for the role, you must have
* CAI/ACCA (or equivalent international qualification)
* A minimum of five years’ post qualification experience working as an auditor
* Strong project management and technical (auditing) skills
* Ability to be solutions-focused
* Good communication skills
* Strong knowledge of ISAs
* Passion for developing your knowledge of leading auditing techniques
* Experience dealing with C-suite level executives
Ideally, you will also have
* 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
* Existing digital auditing experience
* Proficiency in MS Office programmes, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI and SharePoint, is an advantage
* Experience in Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an advantage
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.
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.
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