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Tax Accountant Financial Analyst

Senior Staff Accountant - Center of Excellence - Assurance

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: EY
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The opportunity

Within EY’s Assurance practice, we have a Centre of Excellence (COE) located in Halifax, Nova Scotia that predominantly performs remote delivery work in the areas of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (NI 52-109 and Sarbanes Oxley) and other Assurance related procedures. We are currently seeking a Senior to join this growing team. The successful candidate will participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating/testing our clients’ business processes and controls.

The successful candidate will also assist engagement teams with performing substantive procedures and/or engagement specific procedures.

You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas

  • Business process controls
  • Agreed upon procedures and/or specified procedures
  • Substantive testing

    • This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a continuing basis.

    Your Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze business and financial processes to identify risks and improvements in the controls frameworks for the various processes.
  • Perform various substantive and analytical procedures to identify errors and/or misstatements.
  • Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and business performance.
  • Ensure high quality in client service informing supervisors of engagement status and managing staff performance.
  • Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
  • Maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
  • Oversee and review staff work products to ensure high quality and support mentorship and growth of team members.

    • Skills And Attributes For Success

  • College and/or University degree/diploma in Business
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working remotely
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
  • Desire to learn and to coach/mentor others through their learning journey

    • To qualify for the role, candidates must have

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working as an auditor
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English
  • A dedication to teamwork and leadership
  • Integrity within a professional environment

    • What We Look For

    We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

    What we Offer

    At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

    We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

    Plus, we offer

  • Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
  • Learning opportunities to develop new skills and…
    • Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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