Audit Compliance Manager - Independence Manager
I'm working with a global professional services firm. They are looking for an audit manager to join a specialised team that provides compliance and regulatory advice to the business in like with accounting best practice. If you are working in an independence team at a smaller firm or even an audit manager at a big 4 firm looking for a new role, please contact me.
Overview of the Role & Team
* The role is newly created due to team expansion within the Global Independence Team
* The team acts as the head office for independence-related matters, supporting member firms globally.
* When independence teams at member firms have questions, they escalate them to the team for guidance.
* The position will manage two associates, providing oversight and coaching.
Key Responsibilities
* Independence Compliance & Advisory:
o Ensuring that policies and procedures are correctly interpreted and applied operationally.
o Advising on ISBA (IESBA) Code of Ethics, FRC rules, and other audit independence regulations.
o Assisting member firms in determining the permissibility of services and relationships under independence rules.
o Acting as a bridge between associates and senior leaders
* Entity Management System & New System Development:
o Familiarity with entity management systems, where all client relationships are recorded.
o The firm is developing a new services and authorisation system, which will interact directly with clients.
o The manager should ideally have experience working with such systems in a Big Four firm.
* Global Mailbox & Query Handling:
o The team manages a global mailbox where member firms send independence-related queries.
o Common queries include interpretation of the IESBA Code, specific entity management system issues, and questions on auditor-client relationships.
o While firms ultimately make their own decisions, the team provides guidance and best practices.
* Quality & Risk Management:
o Role involves aspects of audit technical advisory, quality management standards, and risk controls.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Big Four experience is preferred, ideally within an independence compliance team.
* Technical knowledge of independence regulations (IESBA, FRC rules).
* Strong understanding of entity management systems and experience working with audit compliance tools.
* Previous management or coaching experience would be beneficial.
* Ability to translate policy and procedures into operational processes.
* Comfortable with stakeholder engagement and advisory work.
* Preference for someone who has worked on both operational and advisory independence matters.
* Ideally a chartered accountant.
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000 2 days a week in the central London office. Please send your CV to me directly ne@barclaysimpson.com #J-18808-Ljbffr