External Audit Senior Manager – Consumer Market

Job Title:
External Audit Senior Manager – Consumer Market
Department:
Audit
Location:
London
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Summary:
As an External Audit Senior Manager specializing in the Consumer Market, you will lead & manage audit engagements for clients in the consumer goods and services industry. You will be overseeing audit teams, ensuring compliance with accounting & auditing standards, and providing valuable insights to clients for improving their financial processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Leadership:
Lead & manage audit engagements for consumer market clients, including planning, executing, and reporting on financial audits. Oversee a team of audit professionals, including managers, seniors, and staff, and provide guidance and mentorship. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the audit team.
Client Relationship Management:
Build & maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for client executives. Understand client business objectives, risks, and challenges to tailor audit services effectively. Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients in a clear and professional manner.
Technical Expertise:
Stay up-to-date with relevant accounting & auditing standards, regulations, and industry trends specific to the consumer market. Provide technical guidance to the audit team, ensuring high-quality audit work. Review and evaluate financial statements, internal controls, and compliance with accounting principles.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
Assess risks associated with the consumer market clients and their financial operations. Develop and implement risk-based audit plans to address potential issues and vulnerabilities. Recommend strategies for mitigating identified risks and improving internal controls.
Quality Assurance:
Maintain audit quality & compliance with professional standards, policies, & procedures. Conduct quality control reviews of audit files and workpapers to ensure accuracy and completeness. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Report Preparation and Communication:
Prepare comprehensive audit reports and management letters, summarizing findings and recommendations. Communicate audit results to clients and offer solutions for addressing identified weaknesses. Present findings to client boards, senior management, and other stakeholders.
Business Development:
Identify opportunities for additional services or advisory work with existing clients. Contribute to the development of new client relationships and business development activities.
Qualifications:
Possession of a professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, ICAS, CPA or an equivalent accreditation.
Proficiency in conducting systems/controls testing and auditing complex financial statements.
Project management experience involving large, intricate engagements or cross-border projects.
Excellent knowledge of UK and International GAAP, IFRS, UK GAAP, and Financial Reporting requirements.
Experience in effectively managing and developing staff, as well as demonstrating business development skills.
Desirable qualifications include sector-specific experience, working with listed audited entities, and expertise in international group auditing.
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