The Senior Manager is responsible for the execution of client engagements and maintaining strong relationships with senior client personnel. The Senior Manager must have a solid understanding of their client's business and be able to demonstrate technical competence in their product group and industry. The Senior Manager ensures quality and satisfaction on engagements and must be able to clearly articulate the value drivers of our business. The Senior Manager is responsible for developing opportunities both at existing clients and new clients and are responsible for job economics and for ensuring timely close and billing of projects.
Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment
Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs
Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
Must work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills
Must have the ability to multi-task
Excellent project management skills
Excellent client relationship skills
Proven Business Development skills
Excellent time management skills
Demonstrated mentoring and people development skills
Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner
Must be able to maintain professional demeanour in times of high stress
Specialised industry skills
Solid knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies including flowcharting
Solid understanding of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principles
Solid understanding of internal control concepts (e.g. COSO, COBIT)
Solid knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications
The position requires an average of 20% out-of-UK travel to client work sites
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; minimum 2:1 5+ years in a related field, preferably in professional services and/or industry Professional certification such as ACA/ICAS/CIMA strongly preferred