Audit Quality – Audit Advisory Director

Job description

My client is a leading accounting firm, who is looking for a Director to join their Quality Improvement team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wishes to work with clients ranging from Small owned businesses to FTSE250 listed entities. Moreover, this is an excellent opportunity to support the audit engagement team and ensure they are performing to the highest standard on complex engagements.

General responsibilities

* Working with other Directors and Partners within TSG to help manage and run the group
* Responding to audit methodology queries and signing off methodology consults as appropriate in accordance with the ISQM1 framework
* Working with other directors and senior managers to deliver methodology projects
* Managing and developing staff i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, appraising, recruiting etc

As part of the Audit Advisory team, providing advice and ensuring compliance with ISAs (UK) and the firm's audit methodology including:

* Managing and supporting with the delivery of key Audit Methodology Projects which entails guidance, support, proposed changes to the audit tool, audit manual and training
* General Methodology projects which include writing and updating technical guidance and policies
* Responding to audit methodology queries from audit staff at all levels and performing second review on high risk areas
* Development and delivery of audit methodology training content relevant to key methodology projects
* Representative for sectors which includes responding to sector specific queries, sector training and support with developing sector specific content
* Provision of support for the development and delivery of 'group learning sessions' which are led by partners and managers in the audit stream

You'll be someone with:
* Clear and demonstrable commitment to Audit Quality
* ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification
* Experience of the development of audit methodology and guidance
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of several teams and able to use own initiative
* Ability to think innovatively, using existing methodology and best practice to independently develop new methodology and guidance
* Demonstrate ability to communicate and present technical content to large and senior audiences
* Experience of training design, development and delivery
* Strong and practical problem-solving skills
* Proven ability to coach individuals and teams