Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices
We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.
We are looking for an IT Audit Senior to support the next phase of growth for this team, to support junior team members and enable them to grow and progress with the team. Working collaboratively as part of a wider Technology Risk team to:
* Support IT Internal Audit services across the UK in support of the Risk Advisory service for Internal Audit services.
* Support IT External Audit services across the UK in support of the Audit business.
* Support the team in the delivery of specific Technology Advisory assignments with clients.
* Bring experience in sectors such as Public Sector, Financial Services or Corporates.
Client Focus
* Can respond to client queries relating to the role with minimal input from others
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of clients' business, objectives, challenges and risks sufficient to brief more junior colleagues on assignment and direct work accordingly
* Manage flexible working of self and assistants based around client needs and business deadlines
Technical Excellence
* Committed to developing knowledge in a specialist area and actively communicates/feeds back salient areas to team members
Commitment
* Identifies skills and knowledge gaps in the department and actively makes suggestions to resolve them
* Aware of their unconscious bias and ensures this is appropriately considered throughout the candidate selection and recruitment process. Considers whether candidates fit within the wider Azets values, doesn't solely focus on technical skills
* Takes responsibility for actioning departmental development initiatives
* Demonstrates real enthusiasm and motivation at work and engages in team/corporate activities beyond core role
* Identifies, agrees, and delivers personally challenging objectives.
Attention to Detail
* Demonstrates a commitment to developing team members by assigning challenging work, ensuring to give support where appropriate and necessary
* Empowers team members to think independently
* Can make rational and informed decisions even if they may appear unpopular
* Can process constructive feedback and take ownership of their mistakes and performance.
Decision Making
* Confident in taking decisions within the agreed remit
* Suggests solutions to problems rather than waiting for suggestions from senior colleagues
Efficiency
* Challenges existing approaches and offers alternative suggestions to deliver work more efficiently without compromising the quality of output
* Champions new technologies aimed at improving quality and efficiency, and takes the lead in departmental implementation of them.
Compliance
* Contribute towards team procedures and policies to maintain/improve performance.
* Ensure that efficiencies are implemented and enhance internal procedures.
* Ability to provide written outputs to clients with minimal quality review points.
Advisory
* To continuously look out for ways for the team to work on various advisory opportunities, whether that be via existing client relationships or new client referrals.
* To assist higher-level management in identifying opportunities for technology risk services; this may be following up on clients that we have assisted with in the past, it might be helping with office presentations to help spread the word and/or identifying opportunities in the market.
Purchase Price Allocations
* Begin to lead scoping calls with clients/ internal Audit alongside scoping emails.
* Proactively delegate aspects of the work throughout the course of the project.
* Review slots should be allocated and booked in advance.
Skills and experience
* Hold, be studying towards or be prepared to study towards CISA.
* It is expected that the above core and technical skills will have been developed through study alongside work experience in practice and/or in industry roles.
You will have experience in delivering Technology based assurance and advisory. You will also need a passion for getting to know clients as people, developing insight into their technology issues and delivering compelling propositions that deliver real value to their organisations. For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees are what make us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people's opinions, including the opinions of staff at all levels. One of the most exciting aspects of this role will be being part of a talented and enthusiastic team of Technology Assurance specialists. A commitment to people, and to developing and retaining talent, is therefore a key attribute.
What's in it for you?
Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK
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Job Reference: AZ04966