Associate Director, Financial Services Audit Professional Practice at Ernst & Young Global Limited (EY)

Your key responsibilities

• Participating in technical accounting consultations and providing technical support to audit teams;
• Performing pre-issuance technical reviews on listed financial services entity financial statements;
• Supporting the technical learning and development of the audit practice through the preparation and delivery of technical updates, publications, and training material;
• Actively participating in accounting standard subject matter group(s);
• Building strong relationships both internally and externally, including building your profile with professional bodies and organisations;
• Engaging directly with EY clients in the provision of technical accounting services;
• Supporting the EY brand in the marketplace through providing exceptional client service;
• Developing our people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff; and
• Playing an active operational role within our team.

Skills and attributes for success

To quality for the role you must have:

• CA (SA), and 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience thorough knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards;
• Experience in working with financial services companies including banks and or insurance entities.  
• Experience in analysing complex accounting issues such as securitisations, special purpose entities and expected credit loss models. In addition, experience in providing solutions in accordance with the relevant accounting standards and legislation, including IFRS 9 Financial Instruments or IFRS 17 Insurance.