Independence Assurance Associate Analyst

Job description

The Opportunity

 

Risk Management Services (RMS) team at EY plays an important role in managing the internal risks of the firm associated with accepting a new client or an engagement or risks associated with any of our ongoing audit / non audit engagement. Formed in 2007, the RMS team is growing rapidly as a Center of Excellence for all standardized quality / compliance related activities that can be efficiently undertaken from a central location. 

 

The RMS team has enjoyed good visibility within the global EY RMS community and has been involved in development of some key RMS processes. The team has current staff strength of 400+ people and is poised for growing rapidly in next couple of years.

 

Independence Assurance Support Services

 

The Independence Assurance Support Services team within RMS works with Audit engagement teams / Country Independence teams across EY for completing various work programs that aim to assess our Independence on an ongoing basis or before accepting a new Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit client.

Your key responsibilities

The individual will be interpreting RMS policies, determining required actions and making recommendations based on firm guidance. Other responsibilities include analysing issues and producing deliverables to document the diligence with which such tasks were performed, as the work product for these individuals is subject to review and scrutiny by outside regulators. Interactions are generally at the executive level with client team members and RMS personnel.

Skills and attributes for success

·  Performs initial review of submissions from client teams and evaluates completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of proposed transaction/requests.
·  Uses analytical and project management methodology and tools
·  Learns the firm structure, business strategies, service lines, and people of the firm
·  Individual is expected to apply judgment to initial consultations and/or submission review and rapidly develop understanding of key requirements of firm and regulator's RMS rules and policies
·  Individual will reference existing policies; however, due to frequency of unique situations will need to research issues and, through situation specific inquiries, propose solutions to issues

 

 

To qualify

·  Postgraduate is referred
·  1-3 years of experience is an advantage but is not a must.
·  Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.
·  Candidates with exposure to client interaction would be preferred
·  Should have good communication and analytical skills

What we look for

We look for high performers, who consistently deliver quality work while continually looking for ways to improve. We want you to have a clear sense of personal and professional accountability and know how to build relationships by doing the right thing. We look for people who demonstrate drive, vision and determination and are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals.

 

We want people who understand the challenges of working in a professional services environment and are focused on achieving and delivering the best for our clients.