Audit and Assurance Technical Manager

Audit and Assurance Technical Manager

London - hybrid working 2 days in office and 3 from home.

12 Month FTC Maternity cover

Full Time

£78,000pa depending on experience

Overall purpose of the role of Audit and Assurance Technical Manager

Maternity cover to January 2024 for Technical Manager, Audit & Assurance.

To support ICAEW members with timely and practical support on audit and assurance issues, through the creation and dissemination of guidance and commentary.

To shape ICAEW policy and champion ICAEW's reputation and influence in audit and assurance matters, particularly in relation to audit quality, UK audit reform, and proposals for the improvement of UK and international auditing and assurance standards and practice.

This role offers significant variety and an opportunity to network with, influence and gain valuable insights from a range of key stakeholders with an interest in audit and assurance.

Join our team as Audit and Assurance Technical Manager

Be part of a fantastic team, collaborating across ICAEW and with external stakeholders to help produce high quality, timely, practical content on audit and assurance for the profession.

Responsibilities of Audit and Assurance Technical Manager

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

Engage directly with key stakeholders within and outside the profession on key policy issues and challenges in audit and assuranceDevelop ICAEW technical policy positions on audit and assurance matters, including formulating representations to regulators and standard setters and coordinating outreach with ICAEW membersCreate and curate high quality implementation support and guidance for ICAEW members on auditing and assurance standards and other related areasChampion audit quality across the profession by proactively responding to challenges and developing thought leadership on key developments and proposals for changeCollaborate with departments across ICAEW to deliver audit and assurance content and events of the highest quality and to ensure that existing content is up-to-date and fit for purposeRaising awareness and communicating key developments to members through writing articles for ICAEW Insights and other media channels.

These responsibilities will involve working closely with other members of the Audit & Assurance Faculty team, expert volunteers on committees, wider ICAEW membership, other teams within ICAEW's Reputation & Influence department and other ICAEW departments to help identify issues and challenges and the need for new guidance.

Specific duties will vary and will change over time in line with the business needs. Part-time and hybrid/home-based working considered.

Candidate Requirements of Audit and Assurance Technical Manager

The post holder will be a Chartered Accountant ACA.

They need a good understanding of developments affecting audit and assurance, an interest in emerging issues such as climate and sustainability assurance, and the ability to plan effectively and focus resource to best effect. The role would suit someone who has undertaken roles with an emphasis on technical work.

They need to be a strong team worker, with good interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with policy makers and leaders of the profession. High quality communication skills are therefore essential.

Strong management skills are also needed, including the ability (i) to monitor work and priorities, (ii) to engender a good working relationship with colleagues across ICAEW and (iii) to ensure activities and policy are aligned with and supportive of ICAEW's strategy.

ICAEW values - for all employees including Audit and Assurance Technical Manager

The 3 i's are the values that drive everyone's attitude and approach to working at ICAEW. They help us to collaborate, innovate and be an agile organisation.

Initiative

Actively collaborate to identify needs and look for innovative solutions.Bring together different groups and communities to work together.Empower people to be agile, so they can take ownership and harness the collective efforts of ICAEW in a flexible and responsive way.

Insight

Actively gather insights to develop innovative and considered thought.Collaborate with our networks to voice different perspectives and insights internally and externally, to stimulate discussion and debate.Be agile in finding new and timely ways to provide understanding and insight to our members, organisations, and government.

Integrity

Act with transparency, consistency and openness as integrity underpins everything we do.Stand by your principles to adhere to the highest professional standards even when facing adversity.Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Our department: Audit and Assurance Faculty, Reputation, and Influence

The purpose of the Audit and Assurance team is to help members keep ahead of changes to the audit and assurance landscape, and to promote high audit quality.

Why work at ICAEW as Audit and Assurance Technical Manager?

At ICAEW we offer a comprehensive benefit package which enables our employees to choose from a range of options including:

24 days holiday, increasing with service and the ability to buy or sell holiday.

Group personal pension plan with an employer contribution of 9%,

Private medical insurance (after two years or if applicable)

An additional day off at Christmas

Gym discounts

Potential to work from home and our offices

Season ticket travel loans

Please be aware that in order to apply to this very interesting Audit and Assurance Technical Manager, you need to click on the link below, which will take you to the actual vacancy on the ICAEW jobs page.

There you will be presented with a simple 20 minute application form to complete and submit in the correct manner. Failure to complete this part will mean you will not be considered.