Audit Manager / Senior Manager | EY Special Projects

Job description

Audit Manager / Senior Manager | EY Special Projects

Exciting opportunity to be a part of EY Special Projects

Are you an experienced Audit Manager / Senior Manager looking to gain international exposure while working from Sri Lanka? EY Sri Lanka Special Projects team is seeking talented audit professionals to support complex offshore audit engagements across international markets. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience managing group audits, leading engagement teams, and working with clients operating across diverse industries. The role is expected to commence on 1 January 2027.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we use our expertise and the systems we have developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in providing you with training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

Whenever you join, and however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

As an Audit Manager / Senior Manager in EY Special Projects, you will lead offshore audit engagements from home, working in line with the time zones of the countries you support.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will lead complex global audits end to end, driving quality, developing teams, managing resources, and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills and attributes for success

To succeed in this role, you should have the attributes of a proven audit leader with strong IFRS and ISA expertise, experienced in complex group and listed-entity engagements, virtual team development, communication, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications and experience

• You must be an Associate or Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ACA or FCA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of UK (ACCA or FCCA) with relevant post-qualification experience at Audit Manager / Senior Manager level.
• You must have experience auditing diversified groups, listed entities or organizations with complex reporting structures in manufacturing, consumer products, agriculture, telecommunications, logistics, investment activities or insurance industry.

• Previous experience supporting international or offshore audit engagements would be an added advantage.

What working at EY offers

• Exposure to complex international audit engagements.
• Leadership and professional-development opportunities.
• Experience across a diverse portfolio of industries.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Global exposure and purpose-led work.
• Opportunities to expand your technical, managerial and stakeholder-management capabilities.

What’s in it for you?

Gain exposure to complex international audit engagements, collaborate with global EY teams, and expand your technical, leadership, and stakeholder-management capabilities while enjoying flexible working arrangements and global career opportunities.

How to apply

If you are an experienced audit professional looking to advance your international career, we'd like to hear from you.

Please email your resume to [email protected] including details of three non-related referees to reach us, stating "EY Special projects team Audit & Assurance" in the subject line of the email.

Must be ACA/FCA or ACCA/FCCA with post-qualification experience at Audit Manager/Senior Manager level; experience auditing diversified groups, listed entities or complex reporting structures in specified industries.

Key Responsibilities

• leading audits
• developing teams
• managing resources

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
• Languages: English

About EY

A global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services. — Industry: Consulting Services