Career Opportunities at Ernst and Young (EY)

Salary: Competitive

Requisition ID:  189961

The opportunity

We are currently seeking highly motivated people for our Assurance practice, which is a leading provider of services to financial industry and large corporate clients of all industries.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct review of valuation report to ensure compliance with applicable valuation methodology
• Advise Assurance team on the reasonableness otherwise of asset valuation
• Challenge assumptions used in valuation and advise on applicable alternatives
• Carry any other tasks relating to assets valuation as may be advised by the Assurance team.

To qualify for the role you must have 

• Graduate of Estate Management or similar qualifications with minimum of Second Class Upper or Upper Credit.
• Professional qualification of Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) or similar recognized professional bodies.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification valuation experience in a firm of Estate Management and Valuer
• Knowledge of financial reporting (IFRS) will be an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Ability to create technical and functional documentation
• Knowledgeable of the Nigerian property and Financial Market

What we look for

What is most important is that you are committed to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation and passion to develop fast in an international working environment. You’ll need to pick up new skills and talents as you go, so asking questions and having the confidence to speak up are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What we Offer

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. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Job description

Requisition ID:  590761

At EY, you’ll 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. And we are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The growth of the firm and increasing regulation and additional regulatory oversight has created a need for a Manager in the firm’s Professional Practice Group (PPG). We are looking for a high-performing, meticulous and enthusiastic candidate to join our team of audit professionals who are building a better working world by driving thought leadership and innovation in audit quality.

The opportunity

The PPG team is vitally important to both our quality and growth agendas and we are looking for someone who will help us to strengthen these agendas. This is a unique opportunity for someone to build their skillset of technical audit matters, including the latest cutting-edge digital audit techniques, and to develop an understanding of the EY audit methodology and risk management policies.

PPG is responsible for providing the Quality and Risk Management function within the Assurance Service Line. You will help PPG to provide our client engagement teams with support and advice to enable them to deliver the highest quality services to their clients, and to manage the risks involved in providing those services.

Your key responsibilities

This role will place you at the heart of a high performing, agile team that is committed to helping our clients and stakeholders. Key functions will include:

• Reviewing and approving internal client and engagement acceptance procedures
• Assisting PPG with both Internal and External  inspections
• Being pro-active in identifying and driving forward initiatives which make a difference, either internally and/or to our clients
• Supporting PPG in improving the overall process of audit systems maintenance
• Communicating key updates to ensure staff are fully aware of changes in methodology and policy
• Adhering to and enforcing EY's risk management policies and quality agenda
• Working on ad hoc projects as they arise

To qualify for the role you must have

• A first degree ,preferably in Accounting or Finance
• ICAN/ACCA
• A minimum of Five years’ post qualification experience working as an auditor
• Strong project management and technical (auditing) skills
• Reasonable knowledge of ISAs and ISQM 1
• Passion for developing your knowledge of leading auditing techniques

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Existing digital auditing experience
• Proactive communication
• Strong deadline management skills
• Decisive and resolute engagement style to provide appropriate support to audit teams
• Knowledge of reporting under IFRS, Companies and Allied Matters Act and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria

What we look for

We are looking for someone who has a breadth of audit knowledge and experience that is willing to learn the latest auditing techniques. A self-starter who can work well within a team and on their own. The role will suit someone who enjoys a challenge and looks to take on responsibility and accountability.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, we also offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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