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Senior - Forensics - Assurance

Ernst & Young - 236 Jobs
Toronto, ON
In-person
Full-time
Experienced
Posted 9 days ago

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're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Despite the best efforts of internal controls and risk departments, corporate fraud continues to challenge businesses across the globe. From asset misappropriation to financial statement fraud, no company is immune. When facing potential acts of fraud, government regulatory inquiries, major litigation or transactional disputes, clients know that we have the forensic accounting experience they need, when they need it.


The opportunity

Our Forensic & Integrity Services practice advises corporations and their legal counsel on investigations, compliance needs as well as on economic damages arising from business disputes. We also help our clients measure, document, and prepare complex property damage and business interruption insurance claims. Our dynamic and talented group is currently seeking the right candidate for a career opportunity as a Senior professional.


Your key responsibilities


As our clients have unique needs, your role is dynamic and will change based on the type of engagement. You will be involved in various types of challenging mandates, including, among others:

  • Fraud investigations
  • Fraud risk assessments
  • Elaboration / assessment of anti-fraud programs
  • Financial damage quantification
  • Insurance claims
  • Forensic data analytics

You'll be part of a team that works with our clients' legal counsel, internal audit and compliance departments addressing complex issues and developing practical solutions that address operational challenges. You will use your technical and problem-solving skills to creatively analyse issues and assist our clients with next steps. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Helping clients to resolve issues that are significant to their business by performing financial analysis or document review, assisting in conducting interviews, and more.
  • Preparing high quality working papers that document the procedures performed and evidence gathered.
  • Assisting in preparing forensic accounting reports.
  • Supporting the preparation and delivery of internal and external presentations.


Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

  • Ability to work with clients in sensitive, high profile and sometimes adversarial situations.
  • An enquiring, tenacious mind-set with a desire to "get to the bottom" of things.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to maintain high quality working papers.
  • Ability to work accurately and master large volumes of detailed evidence.
  • Consistent quality service to our clients.
  • A strong desire to learn and continue expanding own skill set.
  • Ease with and interest in technology.
  • Interest in business development and networking.
  • Interest in preparing and delivering presentations related to our services.
  • Willingness and ability to travel on engagements on occasion.


To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Completed (or in the process of completing the) CPA designation
  • 2-4 years of audit or forensic accounting experience within a professional services firm
  • Substantial knowledge of a wide variety of PC-based tools, including but not limited to spreadsheets and presentations (MS Excel & PowerPoint).

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
Competition Number: 1558985

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