Regional Audit Administrator

Job Description

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviserto the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.Overall job purposeTo support the resourcing needs of the audit department, including but not limited to the following areas:

• Assisting the Exam Training Manager (ETM)
• Assisting the Regional Audit Coordinator with staff planning and Retain management for the regional audit team
• Being responsible for booking and coordinating attendance at internal training courses for regional audit staff

ResponsibilitiesETM

• Dealing with trainee queries as they arise and passing onto the relevant person if needed
• Making sure all study dates match up to retain and that the training providers have the correct details required
• Assist the ETM on exam results day
• Keeping exam trackers up to date at all times
• Working on the Sharepoint site and logging step results and updating the ETM and Line Managers
• Being part of the on boarding for the new intakes each year
• Cover for the ETM when on leave
• Other ETM-related activities as required

Staff planning and Retain management

• Together with the person who has Audit Retain Editor rights, be the first point of contact for all regional staffing issues and amend Retain accordingly in a timely manner
• Provide ongoing support and assistance to the Regional Audit Coordinator with the day to day running of the region’s staff planner
• Assist the Regional Audit Co-ordinator in challenging retain bookings and making sure they follow the National booking process
• Involvement with the the bi-annual roll-forward exercises across the region and attend the roll forward meeting with the manager groups
• Run monthly reports from retain and review with Regional Audit Coordinator
• Cover for the Regional Audit Coordinator when on leave

Internal Training Courses

• Take ownership of the Internal Training plans for all Regional offices and ensure mandatory and specialist courses are booked for RN level up to Partner
• Monitor CBT completion and chase up any that are outstanding
• Liaises with the AQC’s when needed ahead of booking in courses

Regional Administrative support

• Book and set up non-mandatory training and team meetings such as staff days etc
• Keeping portfolio spreadsheet up to date at all times (with support of the AGM)
• Other adhoc duties as agreed with the Regional Audit Coordinator

Personal and Professional Qualities

• Can work in a high paced commercial environment
• Confident in communicating with senior level stakeholders and can demonstrate experience in historical roles
• Effective time management skills and can meet set deadlines
• High attention to detail when processing information
• Team player and flexible in supporting other team members in their workloads
• Experience of Retain as a resourcing platform (training will be given if no experience).
• Proficient in the use of MS Office

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.Diversity and Inclusion at RSMAt RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experienceand perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culturethat embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilitiesalongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.