Audit Manager - Financial Services

Audit Manager - Financial Services

Ambition is seeking a Financial Services Audit Manager (AWM) for a leading firm based in their North London office. You will join a team specialising in FCA-regulated clients, including asset managers, investment funds, brokers, finance providers, and payment service providers. Your engagements will encompass statutory audits, EMI safeguarding audits, and both limited and reasonable assurance engagements.

You will play a crucial role in the team's growth within a firm that has ambitious plans for future expansion. The firm is investing in both technological advancements and workplace culture to ensure the best possible working environment.

You will join at an exciting time, with the opportunity to help grow this team into one of the leading financial services teams, and the potential for rapid advancement towards partner level along the way.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and oversee your audit team strategically, ensuring high-quality audits that meet professional standards and client expectations, from detailed planning to timely completion.
2. Manage the audit process effectively, showcasing a deep understanding of audit risks, complex accounting issues, and industry-specific regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.
3. Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships, acting as a strategic business advisor and industry expert within your client portfolio.
4. Review and provide valuable feedback on audit work performed by the team, ensuring comprehensive documentation and adherence to firm methodologies before final review and sign-off.
5. Promote open communication and constructive challenge, encouraging team members to think critically, raise concerns, and propose innovative solutions to complex audit matters.
6. Model a solution-oriented mindset and demonstrate expertise in applying auditing methodologies to perform assurance engagements in compliance with relevant auditing standards and regulations.
7. Manage the financial and resource aspects of audit engagements effectively, including financial performance, billing, recovery, lockup, and utilization rates.
8. Continuously assess and optimize team structure and capabilities, ensuring the audit team has the necessary skills and resources to manage diverse client portfolios effectively.
9. Lead internal audit initiatives, acting as a role model, mentor, and coach, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within your team.
10. Provide comprehensive on-the-job training, guidance, and hands-on support to team members, enhancing their auditing skills and familiarity with firm methodologies and best practices.
11. Lead the training and development of the team for CASS-specific audits.

You will be ideal for this role if you have:

1. ACA ICAEW, ACCA, CA ICAS qualified or equivalent
2. Minimum of five years relevant audit experience with three years of UK experience.
3. Must be Financial Services focused in the assessment and wealth management sector
4. Experience managing multiple audits at once.