Risk and Internal Control Manager - International Institutions and Donors Assurance IIDA

Job Description

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-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 affairs.The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in onestraight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the worlds most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry With our Advisory group is International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA). This team work closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in internationaldevelopment. Our team of sector experts provide assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’llbe encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This role joins our IIDA team in London. You’ll be responsible for risk and internal control advisory assignments. As part of a small team, you’ll manage and deliver technical work which addresses challenging issues faced by organisations in the sector. You’lldeliver a wider variety of assignments which involved the analysis and interpretation of data to identify contextually appropriate and client-focused recommendations or solutions. This work will be performed both remotely from our London office but will require onsite in a variety of locations (travel internationally may be involved in region of 20%).Requirements:

• A professional accountancy, auditing or risk management qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIA / CRMA / IRM or equivalent).
• Experience delivering risk management, internal audit or systems/controls testing. Preference will be given to experience within a public sector or not-for-profit context.
• Ability to build effective relationships and quickly identify key issues and potential solutions.
• Strong written & spoken English; ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner
• A creative and solution driven mindset.
• Ideally experience of managing a team and client relationship previously
• A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context.

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams,and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development, We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personaland professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge andexpertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with opennessand clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.