Personal Independence Reporting Assistance, Associate

EY is a global powerhouse committed to building a better working world. As a Personal Independence Reporting Assistance Associate, you'll be responsible for reviewing and assessing the personal financial independence of EY personnel, helping to mitigate risk for the firm.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply knowledge of key requirements of firm and regulators' independence rules and policies
• Perform Independence related reviews of the personal financial information of EY personnel, including line partners and senior firm executives, using an established audit program for compliance with reporting requirements, EY policies and regulatory pronouncements regarding personal financial independence of proscribed entities
• Review information provided by reviewees including supporting documentation and information entered firm monitoring databases
• Conduct necessary research to resolve whether a personal financial relationship is permitted or prohibited
• Document work processes and findings appropriately
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with auditees to clarify and/or obtain additional information. Express needs clearly, provide guidance, answer questions, and listen to their needs/concerns
• Facilitate and drive the process to completion by following up on requests to reviewees
• Propose suggestions and solutions for improvements and/or develop deliverables by leveraging personal independence assessment knowledge, firm experience, and existing Q&RM processes
• Manage tasks and activities in a timely manner, support colleagues to meet their deadlines and be responsible for specific outcomes
• Maintain and expand current knowledge of field and communicate new developments and resulting impacts to clients and team members
• Develop relationships and build a network of people within Q&RM and across the firm through regular interaction
• Meet monthly productivity requirements in addition to contributing to additional projects to support the needs and goals of the team
• Exercise judgment in how to accomplish the objectives of designated projects or parts of projects
• Overtime will be required throughout the year and will vary based on volume of work in the pipeline

Skills

• Good interpersonal and responsive customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Able to develop a broad knowledge of the firm and its practices
• Able to successfully handle multiple tasks
• Good working knowledge of computers and common software packages
• Experience performing internal or external audits
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Problem solving and research skills
• Exercise high levels of discretion as entrusted with highly sensitive and confidential data
• Flexibility
• General knowledge of different financial relationships and investments
• Basic understanding of tax forms (i.e. Forms 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-R, Schedule K-1, etc.) and the financial relationships they represent
• Understand and apply knowledge of key requirements of firm and regulators' independence rules and policies
• Perform Independence related reviews of the personal financial information of EY personnel, including line partners and senior firm executives, using an established audit program for compliance with reporting requirements, EY policies and regulatory pronouncements regarding personal financial independence of proscribed entities
• Review information provided by reviewees including supporting documentation and information entered firm monitoring databases
• Conduct necessary research to resolve whether a personal financial relationship is permitted or prohibited
• Document work processes and findings appropriately
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with auditees to clarify and/or obtain additional information. Express needs clearly, provide guidance, answer questions, and listen to their needs/concerns
• Facilitate and drive the process to completion by following up on requests to reviewees
• Propose suggestions and solutions for improvements and/or develop deliverables by leveraging personal independence assessment knowledge, firm experience, and existing Q&RM processes
• Manage tasks and activities in a timely manner, support colleagues to meet their deadlines and be responsible for specific outcomes
• Maintain and expand current knowledge of field and communicate new developments and resulting impacts to clients and team members
• Develop relationships and build a network of people within Q&RM and across the firm through regular interaction
• Meet monthly productivity requirements in addition to contributing to additional projects to support the needs and goals of the team
• Exercise judgment in how to accomplish the objectives of designated projects or parts of projects
• Overtime will be required throughout the year and will vary based on volume of work in the pipeline
• 0 to 3 plus years related work experience is preferred
• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• A wide range of paid time off options
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
• You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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