Project-based role for an auditor

This regulator is looking for a qualified accountant with recent audit experience to oversee the Audit Monitoring activities conducted by the Recognised Supervisory Bodies:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

Client Details

This organisation oversees the regulation of auditors and accountants.

Description

The role involves:

• Developing and maintaining effective stakeholder engagement with professional bodies.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of the oversight of the bodies, specifically in relation to audit monitoring and registration.
• Onsite and remote shadowing of audit monitoring and registration visits performed by the bodies to their UK registered firms.
• Documenting oversight work to a high standard in a clear and timely manner.
• Assist in drafting annual reports to the bodies to summarise the results of oversight procedures and the conclusions drawn.
• Analytical review of documentation/data provided by the bodies to identify trends relevant to oversight work.
• Involvement in thematic reviews and/or deep-dive investigations relating to audit monitoring and registration as and when required.

Profile

• An audit qualification and at least 3 years post-qualification external audit experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to organise and plan own work to meet deadlines.
• An interest in monitoring audit quality across the UK.

Job Offer

• Salary £60,600
• Hybrid working arrangement with its workforce.
• 30 days annual leave plus ability to buy extra leave.
• Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
• Strong work/life balance ethos.