About the Role
As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will specialize in the development of methodology and other supporting tools, templates, and guidance to support our audit teams, with a 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 and developing content for the UK firm.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Background of working within audit methodology or quality assurance.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of UK auditing, ethical, and accounting standards, including IFRS.
- Experience of developing audit software desirable, but not essential.
- Experience with data analytics and other technological developments in audit desirable, but not essential.
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Manager
Education Level
- ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification
About the Company
- Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services.
- Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners.
- We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
- We’ll support you to learn, explore, and grow as you take this journey with us.
- Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives.
- At Forvis Mazars, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and have an impact – now and in the future.
- Together, we grow, belong and impact.
Equal Opportunity
- At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values.
- We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.
- We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.
- We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential.
- At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
