Assurance Manager

Line of Service
Assurance

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Assurance

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you'll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients' information.

As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Building meaningful client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the audit
• Leading the audit of complex or judgemental areas, which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions
• Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit work from planning to completion of an audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Managing the financial and resource aspects of audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Preferred skills

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance/ Commerce/ Business administration or related discipline.
• Should possess an accounting qualification e.g. CA/ACCA/CPA
• At least 5-8 years' experience, preferably within the PwC network with at least 1 year as an engagement manager.
• Experience of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and international standards on auditing (ISA);
• Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit process from planning to completion;
• Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation;
• Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally;
• Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles;
• Experience in serving large private clients in a variety of industries in an audit.

Personal Attributes

• Confident, articulate and clear communication skills.
• Strong numerical and advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clients well.
• A track record of being ethical, of good moral standing and maintaining integrity.
• Ability to work effectively with teams and senior managers/ directors both internally and externally.
• A track record of delivering engagements on time.
• Sound problem solving, decision making and judgement skills.
• Open and approachable management style.
• Able to inspire and lead others to achieve challenging results.
• Business acumen and commercial skills.

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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

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