Techincal Standards Group - Manager Audit Advisory/ Training, BDO, London

We are seeking to recruit a manager to join the Audit Advisory team within our Technical Standards Group supporting the audit practice.

The successful candidate will have strong technical skills regarding auditing standards and the practical application of audit methodology together with some experience designing, developing and delivering content as a trainer. The role will be primarily based in London although some visits to other offices or training locations may be required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will be divided into two main areas as follows:

Audit Methodology

As part of the Audit Advisory team, providing advice and guidance on audit methodology, ensuring compliance with ISAs and the firm’s audit approach including:

answering audit methodology queries from audit staff at all levels (email, telephone or in person)

writing and updating guidance material

ad hoc methodology related assignments

Training

As part of the Technical Training team, who are responsible for ensuring the audit department’s technical training needs are met. This part of the role will include the following for the post qualified members of the audit department:

involvement in the design of blended learning solutions, be that online, face to face or through another medium

ownership of the development and delivery of the above content/curriculum

provision of support for the development and delivery of ‘group learning sessions’ which are led by partners and managers in the audit stream

performance of ‘training file reviews’ and provision of coaching

Requirements

The successful candidate will have proven audit and training experience as well as an ability to communicate with partners and staff at all levels.

Skills

Wide-ranging practical experience regarding application of ISAs and audit methodology and use of audit software is essential; experience in IT auditing techniques would be an added advantage

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative

Experience of training design, development and delivery across multiple media

High attention to detail

Strong problem solving skills

Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work

Qualifications and technical knowledge

ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification

Considers themselves an expert with regards to the UK auditing standards