Assurance Staff - JM | ErnstYoung Job

Job Description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join our External Audit team and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements, timely and constructive discussions with management on accounting and reporting matters, and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

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. You will experience on-going professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of 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.

EY Jamaica is currently offering exceptional career opportunities for Audit Staff. In our highly technology enabled environment, selected candidates will have the opportunity to work on various audit engagements across the Caribbean region regardless of their home location. In Assurance, digital, technology and innovation present a huge opportunity to upscale the quality and value of our services to clients. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential - EY Assurance is for you. We are looking for persons with a unique voice and perspective to help both EY and our clients become even better, too. Join us and be part of the digital transformation for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Your key responsibilities

• Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the team
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client's engagement history, and planned audit approach
• Challenge procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment
• Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention
• Seek, develop, and present ideas to apply EY's knowledge and services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Self-starter with proactive attitude to work
• Strong multiple task ability

What we look for

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or any other business related subject and/or currently enrolled in an accounting designation i.e. ACCA, CA, CPA
• Any relevant experience will be considered an asset

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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