Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsInvestigate and take enforcement action into breaches of audit standards.Strong work / life balance ethos.About Our ClientThis regulator's Enforcement Division conducts investigations and takes enforcement action into breaches of audit standards.Job DescriptionThe Senior Audit Advisor will help to ensure that investigations and enforcement action are conducted efficiently, effectively and to the highest standard.The role includes:Assisting in identifying issues of potential non-compliance with the regulatory framework, including Auditing, Ethical and Quality Control Standards and Audit RegulationsAssisting investigation case teams to determine key focus areas at commencement of an investigationLiaising with forensic accountants and lawyers during the investigation and advising on any change in focus or additional lines of enquiryReviewing sections of complex audit files and aspects of firm-wide policies and procedures as necessaryDrafting reports/advisory memoranda for case teams or external advisors as required to explain complex accounting or auditing issuesAdvising case teams on the seriousness/significance of breaches identifiedAssessing the reasonableness of judgements made by fellow audit professionals on cases under investigationAdvising case teams of issues requiring external expertiseConsidering the external expert's initial conclusions and providing insight on possible areas for clarification or expansionHelping investigations to progress in a fair and professional mannerThe Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience at Audit Director level (acting as Responsible Individual) or above in the audit of listed and other public interest entities.Strong technical auditing and accounting skillsStrong written and oral communication skills, including drafting reports/memorandaAbility to explain complex accounting and auditing concepts in an easily comprehensible mannerWhat's on OfferSalary £111,18030 days annual leave, flexible bank holidays plus ability to buy extra leaveGenerous employer pension contribution of 10%Hybrid workingA strong work / life balance ethosContactColin HawkinsQuote job refJN-022021-2171783Phone number+44 207 269 2249Job summaryJob functionAudit & AdvisorySubsectorPractice (Audit) & AssuranceSectorBusiness ServicesLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameColin HawkinsConsultant phone+44 207 269 2249Job referenceJN-022021-2171783
