Consultant - Audit | Lisboa/Porto

at  EY

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.
Assurance professionals play a vital role in the economy by providing companies, investors and regulators with expert, independent advice about the validity of financial statements and other critical information or processes. We work closely with our clients, analysing their business, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, identifying areas requiring improvement and we employ that knowledge to create added value for our clients using the latest audit technology.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Technical rigor, attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• A strong work ethic.
• High level of dynamism.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge.
• Professional responsibility, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, and able to work under pressure.
• Team player and critical thinking.
• Forward thinker and self-starter.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be part of audit projects for of the world’s leading and fastest growing companies, as well as with family-owned businesses and start-ups active in a variety of industries (e.g., automotive, government and public sector, consumer products, media and entertainment, oil and gas, power and utilities and technology).
• Audit of accounting & financial reporting information.
• Analyse financial statements.
• Make an informed decision about the validity of financial statements.
• Inventory stocks to validate inventory quantities.
• Identify and react to risks and opportunities to improve services and processes.
• Translating complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables.
• Stay abreast of current financial and accounting norms and standards relevant to the client’s business.
• Develop and maintain long-term and trust client relationships and networks.
• Contribute to the team’s management, good productivity and motivation with good communication and cooperation to guarantee the best result.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Academic Degree in Economics, Accounting, Management, or similar fields of study.
• 2 to 5 years of work experience in audit role.
• Strong Accounting knowledge.
• Full English proficiency.