Job Vacancy Details
Director - Audit
Accountancy Practice
Southampton
Permanent ⁄ £55000 - £75000
Updated August 24, 2008
Chief accountabilities of the role will include the following:
• Approve the audit strategy and risk assessment
• Manage the delivery of services to designated clients
• Manage relationships on designated clients
• Maximize fee opportunities by managing designated clients
• Develop skills of staff engaged on client portfolio
• Approve various engagements budgets and agree fees and become more involved in the preparation phase dependent upon client complexity
• Lead and coordinate the planning and management of assignments
• Ensure compliance with internal (methodology and risk management) / external (regulatory) requirements and Audit Director management arrangements
• Deliver services in accordance with the principles of the Client Services Framework
Who we're looking for
In addition to strong technical expertise, including and ACA qualification and an up to date knowledge of accounting standards, you will be required to demonstrate the following characteristics.
• Pro-actively advise clients on business/strategic/accounting issues
• Ability to identify areas of risk within clients' businesses
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to manage clients' expectations
• Ability to establish a strong network internally and externally and is regarded as having a strong impact and being personally credible
• Business development, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work
• Pro-active leader of teams, ensure team members are properly managed and motivated and staff needs including training are identified and acted upon
• Act as a credible role model to more junior staff with strong coaching and feedback skills
• Project/financial management skills
• Change oriented with a flexible approach
About our client
My client is a leading big 4 accountancy practice and business advisory witha strong regional office in Southampton.
What's on offer
Excellent salary and additional package.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 2380 206 440.
Job Ref: 12947190
Your application will be sent to Stephen Howes.
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