Job Description

What if we did not focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

Here at EY RDS, you will have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We will empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant to and, in the future all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY RDS and beyond.

The exceptional EY RDS experience. It’s yours to build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits.

Join our External Audit team at the Senior Associate Level and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements. In addition, you will conduct prompt and constructive discussions with the management on accounting and reporting matters and provide a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

You will experience professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning, and individually tailored coaching. That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance, coaching, and mentoring more junior team members and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
• Effectively managing Audit processes with right consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters, including revenue, financial instruments, and income taxes
• Engaging clients and providing advice and professionalism throughout transactions, 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 and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters

Skills and Attributes for Success

• To qualify for the role, you must have:
• An agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We are looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• A mind that is curious and purpose driven. We are looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• A mindset that is inclusive. We are looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, wo value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
• Proven experience as an Auditor delivering external audit and assurance engagements
• Experience in leading the planning, execution, and reporting on audits
• Proven track record with developing and maintain client relationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• Expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters

Qualifications we are looking for:

• BCom Accounting CA Stream, BCom Finance or equivalent or any STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
• ACCA or ICAEW Affiliates or Members
• 3 to 4 years of relevant working experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds – both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients, and society – building a better working world, together.

At EY, 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please submit your application.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.