Job Description
Benefits
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Annual leave
Employee discount
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Full job description
The audit & assurance methodology team forms part of our firm's Audit Quality Support Team (AQST). AQST delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training.
AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures.
Job Purpose
As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will form part of the audit & assurance methodology team. You will specialise in the development of methodology and other supporting tools, templates, and guidance to support our audit teams, with particular focus on audits of entities in non-financial services sectors.
The methodology team contributes to the delivery of high-quality audits through influencing the development of the global audit methodology applied by all firms in the Forvis Mazars Group and developing content for the UK firm. In particular, you will:
Lead on, or support, the delivery of UK audit methodology projects, including the development of tools, templates, and training.
Respond to technical consultations from the audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology, and quality assure consultation responses prepared by others in the team.
Respond to ad hoc queries from the audit service line on methodology related matters.
Perform reviews of technical training content developed by the audit learning and development team.
Keep up to date with audit and assurance developments to consider how the firm can best adapt proactively to changes on the horizon.
The Person
ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills.
Strong experience of working on audits of PIEs and listed entities, and of entities operating in the privately-owned sector.
Strong experience of performing controls-based audits.
Experience of working on complex audits and audits of international groups.
Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of UK auditing, ethical, and accounting standards, including IFRS.
Currently operating at senior manager level.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines.
Experience of managing others.
Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers.
Experience of developing audit software desirable, but not essential.
Experience with data analytics and other technological developments in audit desirable, but not essential.
If you do not satisfy all the specifications set out above, we would welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the specifications and with strong technical, project management, and interpersonal skill inlusion and Diversity.
Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee discount
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Full job description
The audit & assurance methodology team forms part of our firm's Audit Quality Support Team (AQST). AQST delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training.
AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures.
Job Purpose
As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will form part of the audit & assurance methodology team. You will specialise in the development of methodology and other supporting tools, templates, and guidance to support our audit teams, with particular focus on audits of entities in non-financial services sectors.
The methodology team contributes to the delivery of high-quality audits through influencing the development of the global audit methodology applied by all firms in the Forvis Mazars Group and developing content for the UK firm. In particular, you will:
Lead on, or support, the delivery of UK audit methodology projects, including the development of tools, templates, and training.
Respond to technical consultations from the audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology, and quality assure consultation responses prepared by others in the team.
Respond to ad hoc queries from the audit service line on methodology related matters.
Perform reviews of technical training content developed by the audit learning and development team.
Keep up to date with audit and assurance developments to consider how the firm can best adapt proactively to changes on the horizon.
The Person
ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills.
Strong experience of working on audits of PIEs and listed entities, and of entities operating in the privately-owned sector.
Strong experience of performing controls-based audits.
Experience of working on complex audits and audits of international groups.
Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of UK auditing, ethical, and accounting standards, including IFRS.
Currently operating at senior manager level.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines.
Experience of managing others.
Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers.
Experience of developing audit software desirable, but not essential.
Experience with data analytics and other technological developments in audit desirable, but not essential.
If you do not satisfy all the specifications set out above, we would welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the specifications and with strong technical, project management, and interpersonal skill inlusion and Diversity.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Audit Quality Methodology - Senior Manager - Industry & Services position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
