Audit Responsible Individual required

The 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 Regulations
• Assisting investigation case teams to determine key focus areas at commencement of an investigation
• Liaising with forensic accountants and lawyers during the investigation and advising on any change in focus or additional lines of enquiry
• Reviewing sections of complex audit files and aspects of firm-wide policies and procedures as necessary
• Drafting reports/advisory memoranda for case teams or external advisors as required to explain complex accounting or auditing issues
• Advising case teams on the seriousness/significance of breaches identified
• Assessing the reasonableness of judgements made by fellow audit professionals on cases under investigation
• Advising case teams of issues requiring external expertise
• Considering the external expert's initial conclusions and providing insight on possible areas for clarification or expansion
• Helping investigations to progress in a fair and professional manner