Audit Manager with 9 years’ experience within External Audit. Trained within the Top-4 but has been at a mid-tier sized firm since 2021 as an Audit Manager. Currently managing audits for large and listed clients across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, retail, real estate, IT, professional services, construction, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality. Knowledge across IFRS, UK GAAP (FRS 101 & 102), and complex group audits under ISA 600 and US GAAP/PCAOB.  The candidate is now seeking a Senior Audit Manager role outside of London to continue providing exceptional client service while advancing their expertise.

Exposure includes:

  • Managing and leading audit engagements from planning through to completion
  • Experienced in supervising and coaching of up to 10 staff at any one time, at client’s premises and in the office, including end of audit’s review and appraisal
  • Financial statements audit and group audits conducted under ISA 600
  • Internal controls review, agreed upon procedures, group reporting and consolidation
  • UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) – FRS 101 and FRS 102
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX 404) compliance audit
  • Assessment of entity level controls – COSO Framework
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in risk assessment, process documentations, controls testing, substantive tests, and data analytics

Most recent experience:

TOP-10 FIRM, LONDON                                                                                                                   APR 2021 – PRESENT

AUDIT MANAGER

  • Managing and leading audit engagements from planning through to completion
  • Directing and providing instructions to the audit team to ensure effective and efficient performance of audit engagement
  • Ensuring adherence to professional standards and audit methodology by conducting continuous quality assessments of team members’ work
  • Communicating audit plans, observations and conclusions with various management levels and attending audit committee meetings
  • Developing business and maintaining client relationships through presentations, proposals and responding to technical accounting inquiries

TOP-4 FIRM, LONDON                                                                                                                       OCT 2019 – MAR 2021

SENIOR AUDITOR

  • Managed diverse audit portfolios with turnovers from £1.7m to £1.4b
  • Led audit planning and execution, including risk assessment and drafting management letters
  • Supervised and mentored audit staff, ensuring compliance with the firms’ standards
  • Reviewed and ensured quality of audit work and adherence to professional standards
  • Served as primary client contact for complex accounting queries and timely task completion

System exposure: Currently a “Superuser” of bespoke audit software, training staff at the firm. Various bespoke Audit software, CCH

Qualifications: CPA- First time passes with an average of 85%

Notice period: 3 months

Candidate ref: 121781