Closing Date for Applications: 30th September 2008 at 5pm
Reporting to: Audit Partners Location: Belfast
ROLE OVERVIEW
The primary responsibility of the Audit Manager will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. They will support the Partners and Directors in client work and provide coaching and development to the Audit team.
MAIN DUTIES
To undertake and manage various audit, accountancy and other related assignments for a portfolio of clients
To plan, supervise and complete assignments to the high technical standards of the Firm.
To take responsibility for timing, staffing, budgets, fee levels and recoveries on individual assignments while achieving a high degree of client satisfaction.
To manage client relationships to ensure that business opportunities are optimised.
To develop and cultivate a network of public and private sector clients and business multipliers, and contribute to the business development activities of the department
To assist in the development of staff to improve performance and efficiency.
Any other duties relevant to this position.
QUALIFICATIONS Essential Criteria
Educated to degree s tandard
Professional Accountancy Qualification
Chartered Accountant
Desirable Criteria
Business related subject
Relevant Experience Essential Criteria
Minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience in an audit /assurance environment.
Practical experience of delivery of audit related assignments
Desirable Criteria
Experience in managing assignments
Experience of staff management
Experience of negotiation with clients
Experience of delivering assignments within tight deadlines
Experience in the preparation and delivery of forensic accounting reports
Experience of Public Sector audit
Special Aptitudes Essential Criteria
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
Excellent IT skills – in particular, knowledge of computer accounting packages
Organisational and planning skills
Team skills including willingness to work on multi-disciplinary projects with the firm
Capable of interacting at a senior level with public & private sector clients
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of computer based audit techniques
Experience of installation, implementation and training of staff in the use of accounting packages
Willingness to develop further skills
Ability to adapt to new circumstances and people
Circumstances Essential Criteria
Available to work outside normal working hours, when required.
Driving licence and access to car or a form of transport to fulfil the requirements of the post
