The Position
The purpose of this role is to lead a portfolio of financial services audit engagements, including regulated entities, and to manage clients and audit teams with a view to deliver excellent client services.
In addition to managing a portfolio of audit work, this role will also drive external opportunities by winning and delivering financial services audit projects, and ensuring advice provided to clients is of a high quality.
This role offers flexible work from home options and will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility for a portfolio of financial services audit clients, including public interest entities and other regulated organisations.
As Director you will work closely with the rest of the senior management team in maintaining and developing client relationships.
Planning of audit assignments, transition from previous auditors and onboarding of new clients, design and implementation of audit strategy.
Operational supervision of assignments with a specific focus on audit, resourced from a combined pool of staff to achieve client satisfaction combined with targeted operational deliverables.
Co‑ordination/project management of audit assignments for clients in portfolio.
Compliance with the Forvis Mazars audit methodology, with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
Work to deadlines and within budgets.
Advising on financial reporting and other technical report matters.
Ideal Candidate
This person will have experience of working at a Senior Manager/Director level within a financial services department in a professional services firm, or have an appropriate technical background working at a senior level within the banking or broader financial services industry.
This person will be required to have the following key skills:
Detailed knowledge of the relevant accounting standards impacting the financial services sector.
Proven track record of establishing and developing client relationships.
Proven track record of managing and delivering client projects, including large scale projects.
Experience working on large group assignments.
Technical proficiency in IFRS and local GAAPs.
The ability to prioritise and organise work, with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially report writing skills.
Professional and proactive approach to work.
Works well with others in the team, maintaining high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self‑development.
Delivers work to deadlines and keeps relevant parties informed.
Experience managing and coaching managers and other senior team members.
Please Note: Forvis Mazars is an Equal Opportunities Employer. In applying for a role with us, you consent that Forvis Mazars will process your personal data for the purpose of handling your application. Forvis Mazars endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with agencies, Forvis Mazars operates within a preferred supplier network.
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