Risk Management Global Independence Support - Senior - EY Global Delivery Services

Risk Management Global Independence Support - Senior - EY Global Delivery Services

This role requires the candidate to execute globally defined processes built in accordance with the EY Global (EYG) Independence policies aimed towards safeguarding EY as an Independent auditor. These services are provided to EY country practices across globe enabling them to take decisions on new client acceptances and/or continuances.

This role will be part of the largest sub-service functions, i.e., Independence within Risk Management Services (RMS) responsible for assisting client-serving teams in maintaining EY's Independence for its existing and prospective audit/non-audit clients.

Auditor Independence is a regulatory requirement that aims to create an 'arm's length' distance between the Accounting Firm, its client serving employees and EY's audit clients. This is done to ensure that that EY Member Practices and their professionals should be (in fact) and should appear to be (in appearance) free from interests that might be regarded as being incompatible with objectivity, integrity, and impartiality of the audit.

The role offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, growth-focused environment, with an objective of protecting EY's reputation as an independent auditor, by providing support on niche profiles to EY member firm practices. It also involves close collaboration with global teams and stakeholders to strengthen the compliance framework and foster a mindset of continuous improvement and client enablement.

Key responsibilities include developing good working knowledge of firm level Independence concepts, performing procedures as laid down in the EYG Independence policies, and attaining hands-on experience in secondary research/analysis and making updates to various EY tools and databases.

Technical expertise includes demonstrating thorough understanding and ability to interpret client's company structure, building working knowledge of different internal Independence and financial tools and systems, and ability to comprehend interdependencies between systems to identify and fix discrepancies.

Client/Stakeholder Management involves staying connected with the client serving/audit teams during project/request lifecycle, organizing and leading calls, and demonstrating client centricity by proactively engaging with engagement teams.

Teaming and Collaboration includes performing detailed reviews and providing feedback to Associate analysts/Analysts on projects/requests reviewed to drive highest delivery standards, monitoring and managing team performance, and mentoring team members by offering on-the-job coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills and attributes for success include managing day-to-day administrative issues, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively, fostering a diverse and inclusive team environment, upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and values, being adaptable and agile in dynamic situations, and having an innovative mindset with proficiency in using current technologies.

To qualify for the role, you must have a Masters/post-graduate degree (preferably in Finance) from a reputed institute, 3 - 5 years of experience in secondary research and analysis in a professional services firm, well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills in English, and a basic understanding of company structures, ownership structures, awareness of auditor Independence and basic risk management concepts.

Technologies and Tools include experience in MS office suites like Microsoft 365, MS excel, PowerPoint.

What you can look for includes a team of people with technical experience, business acumen and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment, a team of professionals driven by growth and client enablement mindset, while safeguarding EY's brand name, a team that runs on foundational values of trust, respect, integrity and teaming, a team that functions with One-Team mindset and values diversity and inclusiveness, opportunities to work with Global teams and stakeholders on strengthening the compliance framework, and a team that thrives on continuous improvement and bringing in efficiencies to processes.

What we offer includes continuous learning, success as defined by you, transformative leadership, a diverse and inclusive culture, and being part of EY | Shape the future with confidence, a global delivery network that offers a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines.