Overview
Our controls assurance team sits within our digital, risk & advisory services (DRAS) business and is responsible for the delivery of a variety of controls focused projects, whether it be Sarbanes Oxley advisory, implementation and ongoing testing, third party assurance including ISAE and SOC reporting or wider controls and process optimisation programmes across a variety of sectors and businesses. As an audit senior in our controls assurance team, you will work as part of a team and take responsibility for running specific projects to the highest quality, working directly with the client and under the supervision of managers, directors and partner.
 
Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the engagement for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement
• Identify challenges and provide solutions for manager and/or partner, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters
• Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the assignment
• Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, managing inconsistences with the manager
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams to help them achieve their potential and be themselves
• Ensure compliance with required methodologies and risk management in line with engagement requirements
• Participate in group, stream and firm wide activities

 
 
Requirements

• Professional qualification ACA/ICAS or equivalent
• Operational knowledge of controls from a design and operating effectiveness perspective
• An understanding of assurance reporting standards including ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000 and SSAE 18, SOC 2
• Ability to work to deadlines, often managing multiple commitments
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic, market trends and IT general controls
• Experience of documenting end to end processes and controls