Description
Our client, a large audit firm is looking to recruit a number of contractors to help with some capital market audit work in London. They need in excess of 20 people and will be looking to interview as soon as possible.
The role requires participation in planning and scoping reviews, meeting with key people within the area being reviewed to understand and walk through the business and technology processes and identifying the key risks and controls to be assessed.
Preparation of the audit testing program and assessment of the adequacy of the design and operation of the controls associated with the key risks identified.
Assessment of the risk and impact of the issues identified on reviews and production of the report to management.
Follow up with clients on remediation of actions coming out of issues identified during audits.
Ad hoc work on firmwide projects around new processes or activities and investigation of incidents.
Ongoing liaison with colleagues globally and internal and external stakeholders including regulators and external audit.
Maintenance of internal client relationships and regular interaction with the business during the year to assess changes in the control environment and other matters arising in the business.
Basic Qualifications Qualified accountants or other relevant background.
Minimum 5+ years of audit experience in Financial services industry. Audit experience in Capital markets, Investment management, asset management is desirable
Preferred Qualifications Functional Expertise - Keeps up-to-date with emerging business, economic, and market trends
Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden knowledge and demonstrates appropriate analytical skills
Drive and Motivation - Successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
Client and Business Focus - Effectively handles difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations
Teamwork - Gives evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions
Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others
Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues
Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations