PwC
Assurance
Assurance-SeniorManager
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“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.
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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