Audit Project Manager

~~Robert Walters - Audit Project Manager - Permanent - Birmingham (hybrid) - Up to £90,000 per annum~~

Our client is seeking an Audit Project Manager to join their Audit Firm Supervision department. This is a unique opportunity to drive improvements in audit quality across firms with smaller PIE audit portfolios. As an Audit Project Manager, you will play a critical role in guiding firms through regulatory expectations and enhancing their audit practices.

Key Responsibilities of the Audit Project Manager:

• Present findings and feedback to audit firms both individually and in group settings, identifying areas for improvement and escalating issues when necessary.
• Develop and implement tailored programs based on the needs of firms and findings from broader regulatory work.
• Innovate and devise strategies to support audit firms, enhancing their audit quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects align with regulatory standards and organisational goals.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness and impact of various projects.

Key Requirements of the Audit Project Manager:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Extensive experience in auditing, central quality control at an audit firm, or within audit regulation, including roles in inspection, supervision, or quality control.
• Experience working with or at audit firms outside the Big Four, managing a diverse range of audit engagements.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing new services, processes, or methods.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £90,000 per annum
• 30 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
• 10% pension contribution
• A supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a hybrid working arrangement

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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