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Risk Manager

Recruiter
BMC Recruitment Group
Location
Roles available in Newcastle Upon Tyne & Leeds
Salary
Up to £50,000 per annum
Closing date
8 Nov 2019
Reference
BMC/10/2886 NE

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Employer Sector
Accountancy Practice
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Type
Risk Management, Risk

Job Details

Our client is a market leading professional services organisation, able to offer flexible working in their growing team.

As a qualified accountant with financial services external audit and accounts experience, you will have the strong technical and risk management skills to perform Professional Standard Reviews (PSR).  Liaising daily with our client engagement teams, you will provide them with remote support in completing risk management and quality reviews associated with the audit of statutory accounts. 

Our clients established training programmes would provide you with an opportunity to develop both your technical and soft skills and, our internal technical training is recognised for CPE credit purposes by all the major professional institutes. No travel is required for the role and agile working can be requested. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Performing an independent risk focused review of the statutory accounts, group reporting and the underlying audit work
  • Understanding the impact of regulatory developments on clients in the Financial Services sector (asset management, banking or insurance)
  • Understanding of the latest regulatory developments and key current issues facing regulated entities
  • Holding constructive discussions, challenging senior members of the engagement team on the appropriateness of and approach to identified audit risks
  • Challenging the engagement team  to ensure that results of testing and judgements are adequately documented
  • Liaising with engagement teams on resolution of any issues, including coordinating appropriate escalation of issues within the department
  • Completion of GAAP compliance reviews of statutory accounts to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
  • Providing added value for engagement teams and the wider audit practice, supporting them in delivering the ‘distinctive client experience’ by collating insights and considering their wider communication throughout the firm
  • Having a broader perspective of potential issues encountered when managing diverse teams and the strategies to overcome them; have a clear understanding of the firm’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture
  • Working across several work streams simultaneously and manage senior executive expectations
  • Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution

Location-

Your home office will be Newcastle or Leeds. This is a permanent contract opportunity. The role can be worked on a full time or part time basis. Our team members work a variety of agile working patterns with numerous flexible options available to you

Experience/Skills-

  • ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent);
  • Detailed technical knowledge, experience and understanding of regulation, compliance and operating practices for the Financial Services sector (asset management, banking or insurance);
  • Proven track record in the understanding and interpretation of regulation within the industry and the implementation of solutions to address regulatory requirements;
  • Previous experience of working with IFRS and UK or US GAAP reporting standards;
  • Ability to constructively challenge, Articulate and able to demonstrate discretion
  • Understanding of risk management, professional scepticism and attention to detail
  • Able to display initiative, proactivity, professionalism and confidence
  • Diligence, hard work and co-operation to be an effective member of the team
  • Articulate and able to demonstrate discretion
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure with a flexible approach

Company

Established in 2015, BMC Recruitment Group is the strategic recruitment partner of businesses in the North East, with national and international reach. BMC Recruitment Group delivers professional talent and recruitment solutions across the professional services sector, we pride ourselves on the quality of service we provide to clients and candidates alike, and the strong track record we have partnering with a wide range of businesses. As a market leader delivering a wide range of recruitment solutions and search consultancy services to our clients, we offer a professional, personalised and transparent consultancy service.

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