Director (Financial Services and Listed Companies) - Audit, Corporate Audit (M3)

Salary:
£80,000 to £85,000 per annum Posting date: 04th October 2019 Closing date: 03rd November 2019

Location:
London Crowe UK key statistics - 800 people, 7 Offices, £75 million fee income Crowe UK is a leading UK audit, tax and advisory firm. We are trusted by thousands of clients for our head for figures, our specialist advice, and our readiness to provide our clients with added value. Our head office, in the City of London, is the centre of our eight-office network that offers national coverage. As part of Crowe Global, we work with organisations in more than 100 countries worldwide. Our aim is to become long-term trusted advisors to the organisations and individuals with whom we work. Everything about us: our structure, our training, our people, and our personal and professional success criteria, is driven by this goal. Purpose of the role: As a qualified accountant, Directors in our Audit division are required to lead teams on a range of Audit assignments. This role requires a particular specialism in financial services and working with listed companies and previous experience in these areas is a pre-requisite for consideration.

Responsibilities:
To perform audits from planning, fieldwork & completion within agreed budget for the assignment, taking on responsibility for ownership and completion of each audit assignment. Take responsibility for ownership and completion of each audit assignment within the agreed budget and deadlines set. Act as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork and follow up on client queries once on site work is completed. 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 Demonstrate and disseminate deep knowledge and awareness or current market trends and opportunities in specialist areas. Show appetite for taking responsibility for projects, initiatives and management duties To adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment. Can identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments Experience in working with complex groups, reporting structures and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable Technical skills, experience & knowledge: Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients, while referring more significant or challenging control issues to the partner. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, recognising the audit risks and business implications where controls are absent, ineffective, or inefficient. Required Qualifications: CCAB body membership, eg ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA Ensures adequate CPD is undertaken in relevant disciplines/client sectors Crowe UK is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to an organization and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of organisational effectiveness and in 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.