Offshore Financial Services Audits (Colombo, LK)

Exciting Opportunity to be a part of Offshore Financial Services Audits

Are you an experienced audit or accounting professional ready to take your career global — without leaving home? EY is looking for talented professionals with experience in Insurance, Banking, and Wealth & Asset Management to join our Special Project Team — a uniquely focused, offshore audit practice supporting EY teams around the world.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and consultancy services, we're using our expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better.

Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. If you can confi dently demonstrate that you meet the criteria stated, please contact us as soon as possible.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or be part of a global audit engagement team - virtually - working with EY teams in Europe and US sub-regions
  • Work with world-class audit tools and proprietary EY technology platforms applying the globally accepted audit methodology
• Get an in-depth understanding of the financial services industry and be trained by experts in the field
  • Work full time from the comfort of your home based in Sri Lanka
  • Gain opportunities for short-term/long-term secondments or permanent relocation to offshore EY offices, if you’re a high performer

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performing complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client-focused audit strategies
  • Plan, conduct and manage audit and assurance engagements in accordance with relevant international accounting and auditing

standards

• Proactively building relationships that support our ability to provide tailored services that meet a wide range of assurance needs and contribute to new business development
  • Prioritize and handle multiple assignments in challenging environments

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience in audit and assurance services, having used audit software applications
• A passion for delivering exceptional client service

What Working at EY Offers:

• Growth and learning opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

• Global exposure

• Purpose-led work

What’s in it for you?

We offer a fixed term employment opportunity while supporting the completion of your training requirements with leading professional body such as CASL or ACCA.

How to Apply?

If you're driven, detail-oriented, and looking to audit global financial giants while enjoying the flexibility of remote work - this is your chance. If interested, please email your resume to including details of three non-related referees to reach us on or before 1st September 2026, stating "Special projects team Audit & Assurance" in the subject line of the email.

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