Audit Senior - Financial Services Office (FSO) - 13853371 - 00I3R

Ernst & Young's commitment to the quality and integrity of our audits is exemplified by our global audit methodology and our thorough quality controls that are applied to every client engagement. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, these enable us to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for an excellent career opportunity as an Audit Senior in our Financial Services Office (FSO) group. Our talented and dedicated FSI professionals deliver audit solutions to many types of entities including hedge funds, mutual funds, broker dealers, banks, property and casualty insurance companies, and life insurance companies.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction. Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year. Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance. Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations. Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews. Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.Develop an understanding of E&Y's service lines and actively seek/encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firm's services. To qualify for this challenging and rewarding position that offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement, candidates must have: a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field Must have 24 months of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs 18 months of relevant experience would be acceptable for those holding a relevant graduate degree Must have experience auditing clients in the Financial Services Industry excellent project management skills advanced written and verbal communication skills a dedication to teamwork and leadership integrity within a professional environmentThe successful candidate will be required to meet CPA certification, or must be actively preparing to pass the CPA examination. This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/retrieve.html at the bottom of page 687. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker". CT-Stamford