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- An estimate based on public data for similar roles. Not provided by the employer.
Assurance Manager - JM
Role summary
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The Assurance Manager will lead audit and assurance engagements for clients, managing teams, budgets, timelines, risk assessments, and the quality of deliverables. Requirements typically include a degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, a recognized professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA, and several years of external audit experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS, auditing standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements is expected. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, commercial awareness, excellent communication, report-writing, coaching, and client-management skills. Experience supervising multiple engagements, identifying business risks, and developing staff is important. EY will expect integrity, adaptability, attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and willingness to travel when required.
Can I work in Jamaica?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Work permit after the employer shows it tried to hire a Jamaican first; no salary floor, points test or IT shortage list is published.
Before you apply: Usually no licence. Some employers ask for vendor certificates (AWS, Microsoft, Cisco); signing audit reports needs a registered auditor.
Watch for: Chartered accountants also need a Public Accountancy Board certificate. Non-Commonwealth passports (US, Nepal, Philippines, Indonesia, most of the EU) also need a work visa before arrival.
Official source: Ministry of Labour and Social Security: work permit application instruction sheet. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Jamaica
Usual for IT and Consultancy jobs in Jamaica, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies by employer; no standard rule found |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer pays the work permit fee after approval; any relocation allowance varies |
| Flights | Varies by employer; no standard rule found |
| Contract | Permit lasts the period in the approval letter and is tied to one employer; contract length varies |
| Leave | Usually 2 weeks a year, rising with years of service |
| Income tax | 0% to JMD 1.9 million a year (about USD 12,000), then 25%; 30% above JMD 6 million; plus 7.25% social |
| Health cover | Varies by employer; no standard rule found |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Jamaica
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About EY
EY (Ernst & Young) is a global professional-services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, strategy, and transaction services. Its purpose is to build a better working world by helping businesses, governments, and individuals manage risk, improve performance, and create sustainable long-term value. EY operates through a worldwide network of member firms and serves organizations ranging from growing private companies to major multinational corporations. Its assurance practice supports confidence in financial reporting, governance, controls, and business information through audit and related services. EY also invests heavily in technology, innovation, professional development, and inclusive workplace initiatives. The Jamaica practice forms part of EY’s regional Caribbean and global network, offering opportunities to work with local and international clients while developing technical, leadership, and commercial skills.