Audit Risk & Quality US Advisory Team – Senior Manager (Secondment)

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Volunteering days

6 volunteering days

24/7 virtual GP access

Flexible working

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a high-performing Senior Manager to join the Quality Centre for US Audits Team within Audit Risk and Quality in the UK. The role focuses on providing technical advice on PCAOB, US GAAS and US audit methodology to support Foreign Private Issuers, US Domestic Registrants and US inbound teams.

The role involves developing guidance, delivering training, and helping teams resolve complex audit and risk issues, with a secondment that suits those with strong US audit experience and

Qualifications

• Strong technical US audit experience and ability to advise on PCAOB/US GAAS.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and developing teams on audit methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on PCAOB, US GAAS, SOx and audit methodology.
• Support engagement teams with complex audit issues and risk queries.
• Develop and update US audit guidance and training materials.
• Assist with preparation for PCAOB inspections and US capital markets work.

Skills

US GAAS

PCAOB

SOx

People management

Job description

About the role

We're looking for high-performing Senior Manager to join the Quality Centre for US Audits Team within Audit Risk and Quality. This is an opportunity to work as part of a specialist national team, supporting the UK firm on PCAOB, US GAAS and US audit methodology matters.

In this role, you'll support Foreign Private Issuers, US Domestic Registrants and US inbound component engagement teams by providing technical advice, developing guidance, delivering training and helping teams resolve complex audit and risk management matters.

This secondment would suit someone with strong technical US audit experience who enjoys problem solving, working with senior stakeholders and supporting the delivery of high-quality audits across a varied and challenging portfolio.

What your days will look like

You’ll play a key role in supporting audit teams with US audit matters, helping them navigate technical, methodology and risk management issues.

• Provide technical advice and guidance on PCAOB, US GAAS, SOx and PwC audit methodology matters.
• Support engagement teams with consultations, complex audit issues and risk management queries.
• Develop and update US methodology, guidance materials and technical training.
• Support PCAOB inspection preparation and wider US capital markets activity, including IPOs, GAAS bridging and 3-05 engagements.

This role is for you if

• You must possess a US CPA qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
• You have strong working knowledge of PCAOB and US GAAS auditing standards.
• You have experience working on PCAOB audits or in a SOx environment.
• You have strong practical and technical auditing experience.
• You can manage multiple priorities and work with stakeholders across different teams.
• You have experience managing people, workloads and individual tasks.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.