Assistant / Senior, External Audit, Assurance

About the Role

EY’s Assurance practice offers the chance to grow in a globally scaled environment backed by strong support, inclusive values, and modern technology. This role sits within the External Audit team, where you will help give clients, investors, and regulators confidence in the reliability of financial statements and other mission-critical information.

As part of the External Audit group, you will independently examine financial statements so clients can satisfy reporting obligations. You will also have discussions with management on accounting and reporting matters and provide audit committees with clear, well-founded observations.

The Opportunity

You can expect development through varied assignments, world-class learning, and coaching tailored to your needs. EY focuses on building strong leaders who help deliver on commitments to stakeholders and contribute to a better working world for people, clients, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, execution, and completion of assurance engagements.
• Record audit work accurately and clearly in line with the engagement goals, the client’s background, and the planned audit strategy.
• Identify possible audit concerns or unusual patterns in financial statement analysis and escalate them to the assurance team.

Skills and Attributes

• Collaborative team mindset with the ability to share responsibility, support others, and keep senior team members updated.
• Comfortable contributing ideas and responding constructively to the views of colleagues.
• Professional conduct and sound judgment in a client-facing audit environment.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Solid project coordination and time management ability.
• High standards of integrity in a professional setting.

Requirements

• A degree in Accountancy or a business-related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in audit.
• Experience with a global professional services firm or a mid-tier practice is an advantage.
• Ability to manage changing workloads and operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a confident, collaborative working style.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package tied to individual and team performance.
• Flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs.
• Continuous learning opportunities to build future-ready skills.
• Support and flexibility to create meaningful impact in your own way.
• Leadership development through coaching, insight, and confidence-building experiences.
• An inclusive culture that values individuality and encourages employees to use their voice.