Audit Manager - Madeira

Role purpose:

To be responsible for the management of a portfolio of clients together with all aspects of service delivery in consultation with the Audit Director.

Core responsibilities:

• To be responsible for managing a team of Audit Seniors and Auditors and communicating with the Audit Directors.
• To assist the Audit Director as required in completing every aspect of the audit process.
• Review of the Statutory Annual Reports and Financial Statements including monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Coach and develop all staff members working with the team.
• Communicate effectively at all levels for the benefit of the clients and the Firm as a whole.
• To complete up to manager review within audit files in CCH.
• Ensure and enforce excellent technical standards in all work.
• To undertake occasional ‘ad hoc’ assignments for clients of the Firm and for the Audit Directors.
• Responsible for managing your own client base and workload, with the support of senior team members and for assisting more junior team members.
• Overseeing completion of take on procedures (engagement letters, setup of Xero, Quickbooks etc).
• Overseeing creating and maintaining client files on office systems (i.e. CCH).
• Overseeing creating and maintaining client records in database and practice management system (i.e. CCH).
• Ensuring all deadlines are met. Clearing and filing all your emails and post on a daily basis.
• Attend board meetings as an observer and gain an understanding of the company’s corporate governance framework.
• Work alongside Audit Managers to ensure a consistency of approach across the Channel Islands and Madeira.
• To lead on key projects for the business relating to software, audit approach, business efficiency and similar matters as requested by the Audit Directors.

Technical / Professional / Qualification Requirements:

• CGI/ STEP Diploma or equivalent completed; Studying to obtain CGI/ STEP Professional or equivalent if not already achieved (JFSC Minimum is Hold Table 5 qualification plus a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience); or
• Qualified Accountant (by qualification through the Professional body); or
• Qualification relevant to function; and
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development; and
• Management Training undertaken; and
• People Management skills and experience

Person Specification / Competencies:

Client: Strong client focus, proactivity with clients, delivers a client focused quality service, sets standards and develops standards to ensure client satisfaction.

Company: Has a commercial outlook, follows and supports development of procedures, innovative approach to work, spots opportunities, manages risk, active learning and evidence of developing others.

People: Collaborative, team player, strong communication skills, actively shares knowledge and experience with others inside and outside of a team. Functional management skills and experience.