Assistant Manager, Public Sector - Ernst & Young

As part of our External Audit team, you’ll experience ongoing 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, our clients, and our communities. Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime

Client responsibilities 

• Manage engagement economics and communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates to complete to partners and clients

• Assist partners with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships

• Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients

• Build strong internal relationships within Assurance and across other services

• Execution of complex audit engagements, managing risk, and applying professional skepticism

• Application of complex risk management policies and procedures on engagements with an understanding of global and local independence rules

• Maximize operational efficiency with a focus on key performance drivers and improve operating practices by leading the implementation of all new audit solutions and enablers

• Enhance EY’s brand positioning through strong external relationships across a network of existing and future clients

• Provide strategic and relevant insight, connectedness, and responsiveness to all clients that anticipate their needs

• Maximize business development opportunities through leveraging networks across other service lines and geographies

• Participate as a reviewer in the Audit Quality Review process

• Defend the audit work in connection with internal or external inspections (regulator, AQR, peer review) 

  Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified CA(SA)

• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques

• Experience of the entire audit process

• Client experience in Government and public sector

• Familiarity with IFRS and local GAAP

• Detailed understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies

• Understanding of Quality & Risk Management procedures

• Compliance with regulatory requirements

• 1- 2 years post articles

Additional skills requirements

• Track record with a blue-chip audit firm

• Professional accountancy qualification

• Strong academic record including a degree

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes social insurance and housing, additional commerce insurance, a minimum of 10 days of vacation, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical and social well-being. Plus, we offer: 

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you