Audit - Manager (New Zealand)

Role responsibilities: The Audit Manager has broad professional knowledge and is developing specialist areas of expertise. Manages own work and has responsibility for the work of others, including supervising others and coaching to develop expertise. Regularly relates to others internally and externally to achieve results. Works collaboratively to develop own skills and problem solve. Audit service delivery: • Managing audit assignments, including the assigned team, independently according to agreed standards and processes • Establishing audit objectives and overall audit assignment scope to ensure efficiency and risk objectives are met, consulting with a partner as necessary • Coordinating all aspects of audit planning including client meetings, review requirements and planning documents • Maintaining an overview of all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion as assigned, resolving or referring risks and issues as appropriate • Reviewing files and other work in preparation for final partner sign off • Preparing final draft reports for partner sign off including audit report, management representation, summary of significant matters and client recommendations • Producing client deliverables, including drafting report and Key Issues Memoranda for review • Analyzing potential solutions to complex situations and making recommendations for resolution • Working with specialists and experts to assess and apply high-quality technical advice Operational service delivery: • Managing workflow for self and team to ensure agreed quality and time standards are met including identifying potential issues and resolving these or referring to partner with recommended solution • Overseeing the process of preparing and raising invoices to ensure billing is completed according to agreed timeframes • Supporting others to meet deadlines, e.g. by providing practical assistance or coaching • Recording time according to agreed procedures • Identifying opportunities for process improvement within the team or on assignments and recommending solutions or alternatives to a partner Other responsibilities: Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Managing a portfolio of clients, including managing all aspects of the client relationship and ensuring positive working relationships are maintained, and reporting on this to the partner on a regular basis • Identifying potential risks or issues in regard to the client relationship and resolving or referring these to the partner • Leading client meetings to inform client of progress and respond to questions and requests, consulting with and reporting to the partner as required and/or agreed • Ensuring audit reports are accurate and meet agreed reporting and audit standards • Completing all work according to agreed standards and processes, including checking and sign off procedures • Monitoring work of others to ensure compliance with agreed procedures and alerting the partner to areas of risk as necessary • Working in conjunction with the manager/partner to ensure professional risk on any audit assignment is minimised, e.g. through appropriate documentation • Filing documents according to agreed protocol • Applying knowledge of the firm's risk management policies, procedures, and ethical requirements to assess where risk may exist and advising senior team members as appropriate, including potential ethical breaches • Leading a team to ensure high quality client service • Managing team performance including providing coaching and feedback, conducting regular performance appraisals • Identifying areas for development in team members and working with partner and HR to implement appropriate response • Assisting with recruitment, selection and induction of new team members, working in conjunction with HR • Leading and/or participating in team meetings, locally or across the service line as requested • Developing professional and technical expertise, e.g. by attending training, seeking feedback on work completed, using on- the-job training opportunities • Providing technical training to team members one-to-one or in groups as required. • Participating in firm marketing and business development activities as requested (e.g. attendance at seminars) • Building a network of contacts internally and externally to develop opportunities for business referral • Participating in the preparation and presentation of proposals and other business development activities as requested • Identifying possible business opportunities for the firm as part of day-to-day activities, discussing these with a partner and following up as agreed • Participating in team planning activities, including providing insights and information to assist with business planning Qualifications, skills and experience Skills and experience: • Relevant tertiary qualification that meets current CAANZ/ CPA requirements • First time passes at each stage of the university and professional exams • Demonstrated knowledge of technical audit concepts, standards and processes • Team leadership experience • Experience using Microsoft packages, internet, email (outlook) • Strong attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication • Experience using Audit methodology and tools, e.g Leap, IDEA, TBEAM, GTAP