Senior Corporate Audit Manager 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 over 140 countries and across more than 800 offices globally. Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow’s questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services. 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. At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential. Responsibilities Managing and undertaking statutory audits and being involved in all stages of the audit process from planning to completion within the agreed budget. 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 and development complete job review forms for all junior staff on the same assignment. Support the project management of the audit and monitor and implement improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness without compromising quality. To research technical issues that arise and provide potential solutions for review by partners / directors. Identify where consultation is required and lead discussions with technical support, the client, the team and other specialists and provide a potential solution to enable appropriate evaluation and review. To adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment. Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Audit Committees/Boards. Act as client relationship manager on a portfolio of clients and builds effective relationships with key contacts at clients. Demonstrate the importance of meeting clients’ needs and takes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of high-quality work that exceeds clients’ expectations. Identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs – taking the initiative in making relevant introductions as necessary. Play a leading role in ensuring that there is a continuous improvement ethos for the team and work is allocated fairly. Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments. Be proactive in Business Development activities and grow, maintain and monitor your own network. Undertake additional duties as reasonably required. Technical skills, experience & knowledge: Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards. Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients, while referring more significant or challenging control issues to the partner. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, recognising the audit risks and business implications where controls are absent, ineffective, or inefficient. Experience in working with complex and international groups, reporting structures and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable. Experience of working with small and medium-sized listed entities is also highly desirable. Required Qualifications: CCAB body membership, eg ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIPFA. Ensure adequate CPD is undertaken in relevant disciplines/client sectors. Why choose Crowe? At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace. Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be. 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. At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further. Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and 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 which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway LI-ER1