Senior Manager - Third Party Assurance, Quality & Methodology

The Third Party Assurance Quality & Methodology team works across Audit & Advisory TPA practices to support the development and delivery of a consistent approach to quality. Based within the Audit Quality Department, the team supports methodology, technical consultations, quality management and other strategic quality initiatives.Responsibilities

Providing advice and ensuring compliance with the applicable non-audit assurance professional standards, external and internal governance requirements, and the firm's Audit & Assurance methodology including:

• Managing and supporting the development and implementation of TPA methodology, guidance and related tools across existing and emerging non-audit assurance engagements.
• Supporting the development and operation of a dedicated TPA consultation framework, including mandatory consultations and general TPA technical queries.
• Supporting the operation and continued enhancement of the TPA System of Quality Management (ISQM (UK) 1), including monitoring, facilitating the evaluation and remediation activities.
• Developing and delivering technical guidance, communications and learning arising from methodology, consultations and quality activities.
• Supporting the identification of TPA training needs, working in collaboration with the L&D Department, in developing and delivering TPA training events
• Facilitate and support the TPA engagement level quality assessments (practice reviews)
• Lead and contribute to cross-TPA and cross-AQD initiatives, helping develop a consistent approach to quality.