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RAS Senior Manager

Employer
BDO
Location
Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool
Salary
Competitive + benefits
Closing date
9 Oct 2021
Reference
R04235

Job Details

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Senior Manager in Digital & Risk and Advisory Services (RAS).

If you want to be part of a growing team that is embracing digital technologies to create exciting opportunities and enhance client relationships, a team that truly puts culture and people at the heart of what we do and will spend the coming years challenging and knocking down barriers, then please read on.

In this exciting role, you will manage multiple assignments of high complexity and variety in line with BDO’s approach – although as a firm with culture at its core we expect you will challenge the norm and help us redefine our approach and seek continuous improvement. You will work closely with Directors and Partners, build amazing client relationships, assist with strategy and drive marketing and business development.

Whilst you will set and drive priorities, we anticipate key responsibilities will include management of a portfolio of clients across different sectors and business development across the North of England and nationally where applicable. In addition, we are looking for someone who can:

  • Deliver risk management, corporate governance and internal audit assignments.
  • With the leadership team, develop an audit strategy and risk assessment that will enable profit and the delivery of a value proposition.
  • Identifies and manages risks on client engagements.
  • Lead work, drive quality and make a difference through differential recommendations.
  • Be a people leader, help our ambitious team develop their career.
  • Take responsibility for commercial elements of client management.
  • Attend Audit Committee meetings as appropriate.
  • Prioritise work so that resources are devoted to areas of highest risk in line with the audit needs assessment.
  • Manage stream activities and client relationships on a day-to-day basis; ensuring excellent client service is delivered at all times.
  • Manage individuals to ensure that work is completed on time and to the highest quality.
  • Exhibit creativity and innovation in recommending improvements to audit practices, processes and client service.
  • Research competitor offerings and remain up to date with latest thinking in areas of expertise.
  • Identify opportunities and act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, keep abreast of the wide range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products and services.
  • Help to further build and manage our amazing team.


Requirements:

  • Inquisitive mind, willingness to challenge and innovate every day.
  • ACA, ACCA, MIIA or CCAB qualified and relevant experience of risk management, internal audit and systems/controls testing.
  • Previous experience of managing people
  • Commercial sector experience appropriate to BDO clients.
  • Awareness of compliance, legislative and market issues relevant to client businesses.

Desirable:

  • SOx experience (US/UK/Other)
  • IT assurance experience
  • Third party attestation services experience (for example ISAE3402 etc.)
  • Project management experience
  • Full driving licence and own car is preferable - flexibility to travel on a regular basis locally with potential for wider travel if required.

 

Company

When the most ambitious, entrepreneurial, and high-growth businesses need accountancy advice, they turn to BDO. The work our Audit team does is essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. Working across a variety of sectors, we verify the accuracy of our entrepreneurial businesses’ financial statements for stakeholders, including shareholders, governments, tax authorities, banks, and customers, ensuring the stability and authenticity of the financial market.

We’re as dedicated to helping our people succeed as we are our entrepreneurial businesses. We encourage an independent and entrepreneurial approach to everything our people do. You'll be supported to apply your style of working and use your initiative to solve problems in a way that achieves optimum outcomes and complements the team's abilities.

Flexibility is fundamental to the future of our operation and it’s a future we’re looking forward to. As we evolve to new ways of working, finding the balance of work and life – prioritising client results while learning lessons and finding advantages from disruptions. Our teams are dynamic and diverse by design. We see the value in everybody's unique experience and expertise – finding strength where they overlap and innovation where they differ.

As you’d expect we offer a competitive salary and first-class benefits package, but our people tell us it's the autonomy, variety and collaboration that really draws them in to build a career with us. We're offering you the opportunity to build on your skills and make your mark by making key decisions and delivering a real impact for entrepreneurial businesses.

Company info
Mini-site
BDO
Location
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
United Kingdom

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