External Audit Manager
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United Kingdom - England - Southampton -
Job Description
As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Show Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
- Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
- Analyze complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
- Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
CA/ACA/ACCA/ICAS qualified (or international equivalent) or equivalent work experience in Audit (international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience). Experience of working on IFRS engagements as well as UK GAAP (experience of other accounting frameworks an advantage). Proven ability to lead audit engagements from planning to completing on a diverse range of assignments. Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Experience of developing teams through coaching. Strong project management and organizational skill. An ability to innovate and add value to clients and projects. A proven ability to manage and monitor engagement budgets and financial performance.