Senior Manager with a focus on Supporting our teams in CSRD – PPG

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: UKI Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

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 to shape the future with confidence. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The growth of the Irish firm and increasing regulation and additional regulatory oversight has created a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Manager in the firm’s Professional Practice Group (PPG) specialising in Sustainability Assurance. 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 and risk management.

The Team and 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, particularly in the emerging and exciting area of sustainability assurance and the related Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This is a truly unique opportunity for someone to build their skillset of technical matters, including the latest cutting-edge digital audit techniques, and to develop an understanding of the EY audit and assurance methodologies and risk management policies.

PPG is responsible for supporting audit and assurance quality and effective risk management 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 updating our methodology and policies to reflect local Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and audit requirements
• Working closely with assurance teams in the firm to support them in their compliance with mandatory CSRD regulations
• Assist with development/delivery of training related to sustainability assurance and CSRD
• Supporting audit teams with engagement letters and letters of representation related to CSRD engagements
• Develop advanced knowledge of EU CSRD policy, law, initiatives and reporting standards
• Monitor compliance with CSRD standards and legislation and ongoing awareness of the CSRD landscape
• Supporting teams on in-depth technical audit and CSRD queries, including formal consultations
• Participating in internal and external working groups related to CSRD and other technical matters
• Communicating key updates to ensure staff are fully aware of recent changes to EY Sustainability Assurance Methodology and policy, or updates from external regulators and standard setters
• Adhering to and enforcing EY's risk management policies and quality agenda
• Reviewing and approving internal procedures for the acceptance of clients and engagements
• Owning and implementing ISQM 1 assurance controls related to CSRD
• Being pro-active in identifying and driving forward quality initiatives which make a difference, either internally and/or to our clients
• Working on ad hoc projects as they arise

Skills and attributes for success

• Client-oriented, professional services mindset
• Strong execution and delivery mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
• Availability to travel

To qualify for the role, you must have

• CAI/ACCA (or equivalent international qualification)
• Some knowledge of the CSRD assurance requirements impacting audit firms
• A minimum of five years’ post qualification experience working as an auditor, or providing sustainability assurance or other sustainability experience
• Strong project management and technical (assurance) skills
• Ability to be solutions-focused
• Good communication skills
• Strong knowledge of ISAs and other assurance standards e.g. ISAE 3000
• Passion for developing your knowledge of leading auditing techniques
• Experience dealing with C-suite level executives

Ideally, you will also have

• Strong deadline management skills
• Decisive and resolute engagement style to provide appropriate support to audit teams
• Knowledge of reporting under Irish GAAP, IFRS, Irish regulations and Irish company law, knowledge of CSRD/ESRS also beneficial
• Existing digital auditing experience
• Proficiency in MS Office programmes, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI and SharePoint, is an advantage

What we look for

We are looking for someone who has a breadth of audit or assurance knowledge and experience and who is willing to learn new skills and interested in sustainability assurance; a self-starter who can work well within a team and on their own. The role will suit someone who enjoys a challenge, is versatile, and looks to take on responsibility and accountability.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is 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.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

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