Controls - Senior Manager

Job Description

Ideas | People | TrustWere BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate todays changing world.Well broaden your horizonsOur Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that delivervalue-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvementas well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, theyre experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, youll workon some of the worlds most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry.Well help you succeedOur controls team sits within our risk & advisory services (RAS) businessand is responsible for the delivery of a variety of controls focused projects, whether it be Sarbanes Oxley advisory, implementation and ongoing testing, third party assurance including ISAE and SOC reporting or wider controls and process optimisation programmesacross a variety of sectors and businesses. As a senior manager in our controls assurance team, you will be responsible for your own portfolio, servicing clients, directing and delivering assurance services, managing our people and supporting partners withbusiness development and practice management.Responsibilities Act as lead on a range of clients ranging from start-ups to large listed clients, with overall operational responsibilities People management responsibilities; resource planning and allocation,performance management, mentoring and training of staff members to help them achieve their potential and be themselves. Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio of clients Liaise with central departments on risk management, technical and othermatters Take part in wider practice management at local level Support partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in client pitch teams, attendance at group networking and other marketing events as appropriate Contributeto development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and business development activity Support partners with the implementation and communication of new business strategy for existing clients, target clients and theinternal business Participate in key account management Develop specialist knowledge of a sector and/or technical area and/or commercial area Engage with and guide clients on technical and judgement decisionsRequirements Professional qualification ACA/ICASor equivalent Significant understanding of controls and their application in the workplace including design, sufficiency, operating effectiveness, deficiencies and recommendations Understanding of and experience of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) andits role in meeting organisations objectives. Experience of scoping and facilitating controls optimisation exercises Knowledge and understanding of assurance reporting standards including ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000 and SSAE 18, SOC 2 from scoping through to TypeI & II reporting Understanding and experience of Sarbanes Oxley engagements A sound knowledge and practical experience of IT General Controls (ITGC) Ability to coach, develop and manage people as well as work independently Significant experience of simultaneouslydriving multiple engagements to a successful outcome Strong networking skills and ability to develop strong rapports with clients bringing in the wider firm Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbalWere in it togetherAtBDO, we believe that when our people feel valued and rewarded, their potential is unlimited. We offer highly competitive starting salaries and review remuneration packages regularly to ensure that our pay always positively reflects performance. As well offeringsupport with tuition and professional qualifications, we also provide the following benefits, as standard: 28 days holiday; access to a personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributions; life assurance cover; and income protection insuranceThatsnot all. We understand that everyone is different so, we offer a range of voluntary benefits to suit every lifestyle. Our flexible benefits platform, Flexcel, means our people can choose from a range of tax efficient options to design a benefit package thatbest suits them. Through Flexcel, they can: buy up to ten days extra holiday; add on private medical, personal accident, dental insurance or travel insurance; enrol in our Bike to Work scheme; enjoy discounts off cinemas, dining, and gyms; receive an interestfree season ticket loan or interest free graduate loan; access childcare vouchers; take an online health assessment and utilise our employee assistance programmeWere looking forward to the futureAt BDO, were big enough to make the difference and collaborativeenough to never lose sight of where were going. We know that its our people that make our success possible. Across our 17 UK locations, more than 6,000 of them work together to provide tax, audit, assurance and a range of advisory services that help ourclients achieve their ambitious goals. Together, theyre fuelling Britains economic engine. Behind every complex client challenge and every untapped innovation, theyre there: ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity andexpertise. Thats why were always looking for ways to invest in our people. That means providing them with an environment where they can grow, learn, laugh and feel respected, at all times.Are you ready to join them