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Senior Staff Accountant - Center of Excellence - Assurance


Company : Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd


Location : Halifax, Halifax County


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview At EY, youll 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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. From small businesses to some of the worlds best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. Youll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. Whether youre looking for a long-term role, or progression into other areas, this is a great place to be. The opportunity Within EYs Assurance practice, we have a Centre of Excellence (COE) located in Halifax, Nova Scotia that predominantly performs remote delivery work in the areas of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (NI 52-109 and Sarbanes Oxley) and other Assurance related procedures. We are currently seeking a Senior to join this growing team. The successful candidate will participate in client engagement teams, evaluating and testing clients business processes and controls, and assisting engagement teams with substantive procedures and/or engagement specific procedures. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas: Business process controls Agreed upon procedures and/or specified procedures Substantive testing Your Key Responsibilities Analyze business and financial processes to identify risks and improvements in the controls frameworks for the various processes. Perform various substantive and analytical procedures to identify errors and/or misstatements. Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and business performance. Ensure high quality in client service informing supervisors of engagement status and managing staff performance. Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Oversee and review staff work products to ensure high quality and support mentorship and growth of team members. Skills And Attributes For Success College and/or University degree/diploma in Business Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent teamwork skills Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment Desire to learn and to coach/mentor others through their learning journey To qualify for the role, candidates must have Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working as an auditor Excellent project management skills Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English A dedication to teamwork and leadership Integrity within a professional environment What We Look For Were interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. Were looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the worlds leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you. What We Offer At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It includes a competitive compensation package with performance-based rewards, comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm-paid days that allow longer long weekends, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of programs and benefits to support well-being. We also offer: Support and coaching from engaging colleagues in the industry Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you Diversity and Inclusion at EY Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives help guide us. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. #J-18808-Ljbffr