Senior Audit Specialist - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyHays are delighted to partner with this regulator based in Birmingham, who are looking for an experienced Senior Audit Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis.Your new roleAs the Senior Audit Specialist, you will influence the practices and procedures of audit firms by offering specialised services to improve their audit quality. This is an exciting role within a growing team, with lots of scope to shape the services/programme provided, liaising directly with audit firms and senior stakeholders internally and externally.Some of the key responsibilities include:- Leading and performing the work on one or more existing programmes. These could include methodology reviews, reviewing audit files, organising round tables to help develop the customers' understanding of regulatory requirements.- Presenting to audit firms to provide feedback on the services delivered and share good practice.- Upskilling firms to audit PIEs, supporting the review of elements of their quality control systems and aspects of their compliance- Identifying and developing innovative ways to support audit firms- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the programme is operating as envisaged- Developing and managing both internal and external stakeholder relationships to maximise the success of the programmeWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this position you will:- Be a Qualified Accountant with extensive experience as an auditor- Have experience of work in the audit regulatory sector, including audit firm inspection, supervision or quality control work.- Have experience of working at or with smaller audit firms, with a wide variety of audit engagements (various sizes and industries)- Have experience of developing and implementing new services, operational processes and/or methods- Have excellent communication skillsWhat you'll get in return- A competitive remuneration package- Flexible and hybrid working What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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