PwC

Assurance

Assurance-SeniorManager

Belfast, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Assurance - Senior Manager at PwC. Skills: Audit, Assurance services, UK GAAP, IFRS, Client relationship development, Project management, Leadership. Liaison with the engagement leader keeping him/her informed of issues. Ensure that all jobs and fees are included in the staff requisitions by liaising with other managers and/or administrators”

Industry & Context.

Assurance
Problems you'll solve

Proven problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 8 years practice accounting experience in a Big 4 firm or other international accounting firm, Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent from a recognised international accounting institution, Detailed understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS

Nice to Have

PCAOB and US GAAP experience desirable

What You'll Do.

Liaison with the engagement leader keeping him/her informed of issues

Ensure that all jobs and fees are included in the staff requisitions by liaising with other managers and/or administrators

Review of staff allocation and comparison with original requisition and budgeted fees

Agreeing timetable with administrator and individual managers

Consider if PwC staff need training on the administrator systems and arrange as needed

Organisation and review of work (delegation as agreed with the engagement leader)

Allocations of costs to be done by lead manager on a timely basis and managers informed of basis of allocation and costs before costs hit codes

Keeping on top of the status of jobs as a result of changes in client timings/staff allocations

Attendance at manager meetings

Discussing workload with the staff on a timely basis

Review of client audit files – planning through to completion

incorporating review of financial statements and ensuring compliance with firm methodology

Conducting engagement assessments

Budgeting and determination of resource requirements

Organising partner and QRP (quality review partner) meetings for both planning and completion

Drafting board reports

engagement letters and audit representation letters

Develop client relationships

Liaison in relation to planning of cross funds with lead manager

Informing lead manager of changes in requirements of staff/timing of job

Appraisals for staff members

Assuming a coaching performance management role that aligns staff development with our Connected strategy

Networking in the local business

Preparation and delivery of competitive audit and assurance proposals

Participating in recruitment activities at graduate level

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaison with the engagement leader; Liaising with other managers and/or administrators; Attendance at manager meetings; Discussing workload with the staff; Organising partner and QRP (quality review partner) meetings; Liaison in relation to planning of cross funds with lead manager; Ability to manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client's organization

Communication Scope

Excellent oral and written communication; Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management; Interpersonal skills; Proven ability to build trusted relationships

Process & Methodology

Budgeting and determination of resource requirements, Excellent project management skills, Ability to work on multiple engagements

Full Job Description

**Line of Service** Assurance **Industry/Sector** Not Applicable **Specialism** Assurance **Management Level** Senior Manager **Job Description & Summary** Our Belfast audit team is focused on working with some of Northern Ireland’s largest and fastest growing business. We have an expanding team of professionals who provide audit and other assurance services to fast growing, dynamic and established sectors of the NI economy. We use our industry expertise and experience to serve our clients who work across a range of industries; including Retail and Consumer, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Technology, Information & Communications and Entertainment. We are seeking a Senior Manager to join the Belfast office. **Main Duties and Responsibilities:** * Liaison with the engagement leader keeping him/her informed of issues. * Ensure that all jobs and fees are included in the staff requisitions by liaising with other managers and/or administrators * Review of staff allocation and comparison with original requisition and budgeted fees. * Agreeing timetable with administrator and individual managers. * Consider if PwC staff need training on the administrator systems and arrange as needed. * Organisation and review of work (delegation as agreed with the engagement leader). * Allocations of costs to be done by lead manager on a timely basis and managers informed of basis of allocation and costs before costs hit codes. * Keeping on top of the status of jobs as a result of changes in client timings/staff allocations * Attendance at manager meetings * Discussing workload with the staff on a timely basis **Individual Responsibilities:** * Review of client audit files – planning through to completion, incorporating review of financial statements and ensuring compliance with firm methodology * Conducting engagement assessments * Budgeting and determination of resource requirements * Organising partner and QRP (quality review partner) meetings for both planning and completi

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