Audit & Assurance Supervisor

Our client seeks an Audit and Assurance Supervisor to join their team. RoleProfile: Reporting to the Audit Manager, the principal responsibility of theSupervisor 1 is to take full responsibility for establishing audit strategy andeffectively and efficiently planning audit projects. The next step is promotionto Supervisor 2 after developing the necessary technical knowledge and abilityto manage engagements to an efficient completion. Key Responsibilities:Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and application of auditing and accountingstandards; Ensure audits run to budget and review points are adequately cleared;Actively listens to determine client needs and clearly communicates these to theAudit Manager; Actively enhance existing relationships with new clients and seekto discuss wider business issues in order to identify their needs; Maintainregular communication with all levels of the client service team; Convey agenuine interest in and understanding of the clients business and industry;Ensure any professional, technical or client service problem or request isresolved in a timely manner; Retain clients by maintaining a good relationshipand keeping in regular contact; Use the firm's software packages in an efficientand effective manner to ensure client service and deliverables; Identifies risksat the planning stage, directs the audit and handles risks appropriately;Recognise business and audit implications where controls are absent, ineffectiveor inefficient; Give constructive, timely and direct feedback to junior staff onperformance; Communicate decisions and performance expectations clearly and keepthe team well informed; Manage a number of responsibilities and be able todelegate effectively to team members; Support the team when a client fails todeliver; Give feedback to team members on a timely basis; Debrief at the end ofan audit; Key Skills and Experience: Have an appropriate accountancyqualification; Have at least 4 years' experience in an audit environment;Relationship management and interpersonal skills; Project management;Presentation skills; Problem solving, and decision making; PC literate,particularly with Excel and Word. If you have the required skills please applyonline at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 15020