The opportunity
This is an exciting and varied role the Firm’s Risk Management, internal controls function. The firm is investing heavily in setting up risk management processes in the Belfast area and has identified controls testing as an addition to this capability. Ideal for individuals looking to start or further progress their career or step into a Big 4 firm. The role helps ensure the firm meets its external regulatory obligations and demonstrates a robust approach and system of quality management (ISQM1). You will learn a remarkable amount about the firm and it’s network, interact with senior business stakeholders and be given the opportunity to input into ongoing process improvements supporting EY in creating business value. The skills applied and developed as part of this role allows successful candidates to access longer term career progression and pursue opportunities within the wider business should they wish.
We understand the importance of professional development and are committed to empowering our employees with the resources they need to succeed. If you do not already hold a relevant professional qualification, we will provide study support for you to complete your Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification!
Your Key Responsibilities
This role has a primary focus on supporting the design and operational effectiveness testing over EY UK Member Firm and EY UKI Region controls in the System of Quality Management. The successful candidates will play a key role in requesting, reviewing and analysing information to determine if the business controls have operated successfully.
Your role be around analysing evidence and comparing it to the control objectives. You will be making recommendations as to if the control has mas met its objectives and been carried out effectively. The job will include making recommendations as to how the controls can be improved for efficiency or to reduce risk.
As a Level 1 Associate, you will also be involved in supporting other areas of the ISQM1 as needed and you will be encouraged to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and proposing value adding process improvements.
Experience And Attributes
You will be working on critical elements at the core of EY’s ISQM1 framework and will gain exposure to stakeholders across all areas of the business, including senior firm leadership. You will be supported by leaders who have a strong belief in professional skills development, and you will build broader experiences in a fast paced and dynamic organization.
We are looking for individuals with strong analytical, investigative and communication skills who demonstrates a desire to learn, grow and add value through doing.
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- Willingness to learn, and be trained in a methodology, and be able to execute it independently
- Ability to show logic, diligence and detail in the way you approach work
- Be passionate, investigative and have an enquiring mind that can demonstrate professional judgement
- Ability to process information provided from various sources.
- Ability to understand the relationship between quality objectives, risks and the control responses in place to mitigate the risks. And the ability to appraise if the evidence present has met the control objective.
- Ability to coordinate and participate in regular interactions with stakeholders from all service lines of EY and to support team members to deliver conclusions both verbally and written.
- Ability to self-manage, prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks and testing deliverables efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to provide regular updates on progress of assigned work and share views on a short-term and long-term plan for assigned areas considering set deadlines.
- Proven organization, communication, and influencing skills to contribute to the delivery mindset of the team. Your ideas will be listened to and taken on board no matter what level you are.
- Ability to extract, analyse, and provide summary data to inform decisions
- Good communication skills and strong ability to present results/output using core Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Prior experience and understanding of ISQM1 requirements or working in an ISQM1 role is desirable but not essential as we consider career starters for this role.
What we look for:
- A team player who actively owns and delivers their scope and proactively looks for opportunities to contribute and develop.
- A committed individual with a strong work ethic akin to working in a fast-paced environment and delivering against deadlines.
- An individual with an inquisitive and problem-solving mindset.
What 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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Please note;
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