This role with our long-standing top 10 audit client involves supporting the activities of the Ethics and Independence team dealing with compliance with ethical standards and the development of a monitoring environment.
You will be responsible for a range of duties, including but not limited to, advising teams on compliance with ethical standards, delivering training across the firm as required, supporting with the development of guidance to be used by the firm, supporting with the implementation of an effective monitoring system as well undertaking regular monitoring against compliance with ethical standards.
The Manager will work with the wider practice protection team contributing to other projects as requested.
Key Responsibilities:
Standards
- To support the maintenance of the firm’s ethics policies and guidance.
- To support the development and management of appropriate systems and processes to enable compliance with relevant ethical codes.
Training and learning
- To work with National Learning and Development to develop training appropriate for all people, including new joiners.
- To review the results of the annual ethics learning and support in responding to any identified issues.
Advice
- To provide advice to the firm on matters of professional ethics.
- To manage a portfolio of consultations received via the ethics database and provide advice on compliance with ethical standards.
Monitoring and reporting
- To support the development of systems and processes for monitoring the firm’s compliance with ethical standards.
- To undertake monitoring of ethical compliance and prepare reports to senior leadership.
- To support in maintaining reports of breaches of ethical standards to our regulators.
- Provide general support to the wider Practice Protection team as required.
Essential skills:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and providing solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- A good understanding of the regulation on audit independence.
Desirable skills and qualifications:
- Previous experience working in an ethics team in a professional services firm.
- Understanding of the business activities of a professional services firm
- Experience of working in a monitoring environment.
- A professional accounting qualification.(not essential)
Working Conditions:
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday. The successful candidate may be required to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.
The position is based in their London office. They have an agile working policy, meaning that some remote working will be possible.
Why work for our client?
They understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.
Whether you’re working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you’re a marketing or HR specialist, they place their people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing their people as they build their careers.
They listen to their people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of their growing business. they invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.
they value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.
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