Manager, Corporate Audit - Reading
About Crowe
Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in more than 150 countries and across more than 700 offices globally.
We pride ourselves on looking after our people, whether you’re working in corporate tax, statutory audit or you’re a marketing or HR specialist – at Crowe we invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.
We understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. That’s why, at Crowe, our people-focused culture means we value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.
Audit Manager
Managers in our Audit division are required to lead teams on a range of Audit assignments. This role is focussed on corporate entities, with international and domestic companies and groups and listed business making up a large part of our client portfolio.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform audits from planning, fieldwork & completion within agreed budget for the assignment, taking on responsibility for ownership and completion of each audit assignment.
2. Act as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork and follow up on client queries once on-site work is completed.
3. Manage on-site teams and assist in the supervision and development of more junior staff, providing training where appropriate and ensuring work is appropriately allocated according to the team members' abilities.
4. Review statutory financial statements for clients, generally from the client’s management accounts.
5. Research technical issues that arise and provide potential solutions for review by Partners/Directors.
6. Adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment.
7. Identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs.
8. Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments.
9. Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
10. Experience in working with complex groups, reporting structures and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.
Technical skills, experience & knowledge:
1. Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients, while referring more significant or challenging control issues to the partner.
2. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, recognising the audit risks and business implications where controls are absent, ineffective, or inefficient.
Required Qualifications:
1. CCAB body membership, e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA.
2. Ensures adequate CPD is undertaken in relevant disciplines/client sectors.
Additionally, as a Manager in the audit function at Crowe and as a future leader of our business, we look for the behaviours, values and skills detailed below.
Working with clients
Client relationships: Develop a practical awareness of the clients’ operations and ensure that the day-to-day delivery of the work runs smoothly and escalate any issues, if necessary.
Client care & adding value: Ensure all client requests are dealt with promptly and that any issues are raised quickly and dealt with efficiently and effectively.
Business Development: When required, be involved in pitch preparation and business development meetings, taking the opportunity to shadow and learn from more experienced colleagues.
Why choose Crowe?
Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.
Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service.
Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit.
Closing Date: 24 February 2025
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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