We are seeking a senior audit leader for our Pension Audit team who will guide audits, manage teams, and drive business development.
Responsibilities
* Act as a major point of contact within the firm, responding quickly to requests and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
* Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio, including billing, WIP management and cash collection.
* Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales, while identifying opportunities for additional billings.
* Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills.
* Ensure the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times.
* Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities.
* Support Partners and Senior Managers in developing new business relationships and proposals through high‑level sales and marketing activity.
* Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business.
* Recruit, retain, develop and motivate employees, including participation in graduate recruitment and ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines.
* Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g., resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains).
* Act as an ambassador of the firm, participating in office marketing events and staying abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers.
* Act as a role model for trainees and executives.
Qualifications
* ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent.
* Previous experience managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely.
* Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and financial reporting requirements.
* Working knowledge of financial products, firm services and advice, regulation and compliance, including anti‑money laundering.
* Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments.
* Experience working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants.
* Experience preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees and presenting audit findings confidently.
* Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts.
* Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met.
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