Insurance Audit Senior Manager Job Opportunity
The Insurance audit and assurance team is expanding rapidly due to changes in audit reform legislation. As a result, the market is seeking greater diversity and choice of firms with our financial services practice being a key beneficiary.
We are looking for an ambitious and diligent Senior Manager for our Insurance Team. The growth of the Insurance practice since auditing reforms offers excellent opportunities for advancement, working with a diverse range of high-profile financial institutions. You will collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border assignments, build relationships with directors and partners, and contribute to the development of our financial services division.
Key Responsibilities
You will manage a portfolio of clients, completing work to a high technical standard while ensuring commercial benefit. Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and managing a portfolio of Insurance clients
* Supporting partners and directors in business development activities
* Controlling the financial aspects of a client portfolio, including budgeting, negotiating, billing, and recovery
* Building and maintaining strong relationships across the firm and collaborating with different business areas
* Effectively planning and resourcing staff on assignments
* Promoting the firm's values and beliefs, demonstrating integrity and maintaining an ethical stance
* Communicating team goals clearly and setting clear objectives for team members
* Recruiting, promoting, and developing talent within the team
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the firm's risk management policies and operational procedures
* Ensuring client expectations and issues are understood, developing collaborative relationships
* Contributing to learning & development and coaching junior staff
Required Skills and Qualifications
A qualified accountant with insurance audit experience in a large practice environment (minimum 3 years PQE) is required. Additionally, you should have:
* Effective communication skills
* Talent development and leadership skills
* Technical proficiency in IFRS, FRS 102, and Solvency II
* Fluent English language skills with excellent oral and written communication abilities
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Benefits
This role offers excellent opportunities for career advancement, collaboration with international colleagues, and contribution to the development of our financial services division.
As a Senior Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the Insurance team, both internally and externally. You will also be responsible for promoting the firm's values and beliefs, demonstrating integrity and maintaining an ethical stance.
Others
It is essential to note that this role requires a strong technical, interpersonal, and client relationship skillset.