Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLarge, international accountancy firm.Strong work/life balance ethos.About Our ClientThis large accountancy firm is now the largest provider of audit services to listed entities.Job DescriptionThe firm is subject to a number of external regulator reviews on a continuing basis from the FRC (AQR), QAD and PCAOB. The central regulator team provide support to audit teams undergoing this process in order to help them to navigate the requirements and respond to the regulator in relation to informal verbal queries, written formal queries and issues arising from file reviews.The suitable individual will spend time working with audit teams as soon as they are selected for review to get into the detail of the file and help advise on responding to informal verbal queries as the review progresses. This will develop to helping draft responses to formal written queries, context documents noting audit approach and specific actions to address the points raised.Other aspects to the role will include:Assisting with regulator communications to the audit teams including both verbal on calls or written in newslettersCollating examples of issues and good practice to share with the audit streamTaking part in root cause analysis investigations to help identify issues arisingUndertaking ad hoc projects on behalf of audit advisory in the creation and development of audit guidance.The Successful ApplicantThe person in question will have an excellent understanding of auditing theory and practice and be able to challenge and advise teams on audit approach and discuss the most appropriate responses to questions posed by the regulator.They will ideally have had audit experience on listed or other public interest entities.The individual will have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. This will include being able to converse with individuals of all levels both internal to the firm and members of the regulator. Qualifications and technical knowledgeACA or similar professional accountancy qualificationConsiders themselves an expert with regards to the UK auditing standards SkillsAs this role will involve training and coaching peers and will involve reviews of audit files for quality control and testing purposes, experience as audit manager is essentialWide-ranging practical experience regarding application of ISAs and audit methodology is essential; experience in IT auditing techniques would be an added advantageAbility to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiativeHigh attention to detailExperience of training design, development and deliveryStrong problem solving skillsTakes personal responsibility and accountability for own workWhat's on OfferHighly competitive starting salary25 days' holidayAccess to a personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributionsLife assurance coverIncome protection insuranceA range of voluntary benefitsContactColin HawkinsQuote job refJN-052021-2911273Phone number+44 207 269 2249Job summaryJob functionAudit & AdvisorySubsectorPractice (Audit) & AssuranceSectorBusiness ServicesLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameColin HawkinsConsultant phone+44 207 269 2249Job referenceJN-052021-2911273Job NatureHybrid working
