Global Ethics and Compliance Manager - Accountancy

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious professional services company in London is seeking a talented Global Independence Manager. The role involves overseeing the Global Independence Team operations, developing compliance procedures, and ensuring ethical standards are met. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in external audit, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a generous benefits package, including 28 days of holiday and a hybrid working situation.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Hybrid working situation

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in external audit or independence compliance team.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Global Independence Team.
• Report on outcomes of operational monitoring activities.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance for global offices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel skills

Data tracking

Education

Qualified accountant with audit experience

Tools

IESBA code of ethics

Entity management system

Job description

Job Description

A dynamic and prestigious professional services company based in the heart of the City of London are seeking a talented Global Independence Manager to join their friendly team. This multifaceted position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to work with offices around the world to support ethics and Independence initiatives. The successful candidate will possess a background in external audit for an accounting firm and be looking to take the step into a Manager level position providing a good work / life balance.

The main focus of the role will include:

• Oversight of day-to-day operations of the Global Independence Team
• Follow-up on any significant matters identified in relation to global independence compliance
• Reporting on outcomes of operational monitoring and other BAU activities
• Developing and delivering relevant training and guidance for the global offices
• Developing and implementing Team’s procedures for Operational Support for the new global compliance system that has been launched
• Supporting the development of network policies and procedures
• Monitors system logs, SIEM tools and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interprets such activity and makes recommendations for resolution
• Participating in monitoring activities related to Independence compliance

To succeed in this role, the individual will need:

• 4+ years’ experience working in external audit or within an independence compliance team at a public accounting network
• Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
• To be a Qualified accountant with audit experience or a background in applying ethical standards or regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of the IESBA code of ethics
• Familiarity with an accounting firm’s entity management system preferably at a Big Four accounting firm
• An ability to quickly foster effective working relationships across various cultures
• A Collaborative mindset in solving problems and excellent team player
• Excellent verbal and written English skills to explain complex matters in an understandable manner
• Experience in tracking, handling and following up on large amounts of data
• Excellent Excel skills for analysing data and monitoring progression of activities

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a background in external audit looking to learn and develop in addition to stepping into a Manager level role.

The successful candidate can expect a generous benefits package which includes 28 days holiday and a hybrid working situation.

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