Executive, Assurance

About the Role

EY is looking for an Executive in Statutory Audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out operational, financial, process, and systems audits designed to review and appraise its activities, systems, and controls, which includes:
• Identifying accounting & auditing issues and discussing them with the audit in-charge to solve arising issues.
• Carrying out substantive testing of appliances in accordance with the audit plan and appropriately documenting all work performed.
• Identifying improvements to control systems and procedures.
• Presenting audit reports clearly highlighting key audit recommendations to management.
• Preparing & maintaining statutory books of accounts, performing reconciliations of accounts receivable & payable, and finalization of accounts.
• Assisting seniors in reviewing & checking financial statements and preparing the audit report, management comment letter, & management representation letter.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must have strong knowledge of auditing & accounting standards.
• Should have handled statutory audit assignments earlier.
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple assignments & manage ambiguity.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Clarity of thoughts and assertive.
• Effectiveness and creativity of written expression - logical, readability, and conciseness.
• Good presentation skills and ability to respond promptly.
• Should be a team player with a proactive & result-oriented approach.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant.

Ideally you’ll also have:

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client).
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility.

What We Look For

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.