Russian Speaking Audit Manager -  Energy  Sector  - AIM and Fully Listed Clients - London

Our client is a global advisory firm with an ever increasing share of the UK and global audit market.

Their Natural Resources and Energy Group has a wide range of AIM, NEX and fully listed clients.

We are helping them recruit a Russian speaking audit manager to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients.

The Manager will also provide assistance to partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the wider firm.

On occasion you may also become involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a major point of contact within the firm for the client together with the Partner. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintaining regular contact with clients .
• Responsible for the financial management of a portfolio of clients. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year. Develop a strong commercial understanding of the clients’ businesses.
• Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. 
• Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required.
• Ensure that the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new clients, and inform the Partner as appropriate.
• Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. 
• Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing clients, target clients and the internal business. 
• Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. 
• Will work as part of management team with other Audit Managers within the business group (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains)
• Act as an ambassador of the firm, participates in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. 
• Act as a role model for trainees and executives.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA/ICAS  qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Educated up to degree level or CTS.
• Fluency in English and Russian.
• Previous experience at Manager level in practice preferably big 4.
• Good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. 
• Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures.
• Project Management experience.
• A General Tier 2 Visa is available for a suitably qualified individual.