Audit Manager - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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Who we are


Britannia Financial Group is a global financial services company that combines local expertise with global solutions to offer a full range of financial products including, securities & derivatives brokerage services, asset and wealth management productsto its clients.

Britannia is steeped in banking history and tradition. A group evolving through the decades by adapting itself to the new realities of the international financial environment.


We aim to build and maintain strong relationships with both clients and employees, providing space for employees to maximise their potential in a stimulating working environment.

Britannia anticipates a period of significant growth, both in the UK and internationally,which presents the opportunity for sustained professional development and progression.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Achieve appropriate governance and transparency for the Audit remediation project, liaising with multiple members of senior management and external parties so that the appropriate oversight is achieved.
  • Making oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductionsin costs.
  • Communication amongst a varied set of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with functional areas on the various elements of the audit requirements.
  • Demonstrating a full knowledge and understanding of the areas under review, including processes, risks, and controls.
  • Developing an audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated.
  • Assisting in determination of audit staffing/resourcing to complete tasks assigned to the project.
  • Developing audit planning deliverables to document an understanding of the operation under review, support the audit approach, and determine appropriate testing procedures to address key risks.
  • Analysing data associated with the area under review to determine sampling strategies, interpret test results and develop conclusions.
  • Coordinating and participating in the completion of audit test procedures, including understanding testing results along with development of creative/innovative/appropriate audit recommendations in line with management's reasonable ability to implement.
  • Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
  • Communicating audit findings noted from the review to key Audit stakeholders.
  • Preparing the initial draft of the audit report timely for the Senior Audit Manager's review, ensuring audit comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.
  • Providing the necessary supervision and development feedback to assigned audit staff.
Experience we are looking for

  • Extensive experience of working on an external financial audit
  • Extensive Audit Project Management experience with a large financial services or Big 4 firm
  • Clear, accurate and concise communicator with strict attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Strong relationship building, with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate across the organisation.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise own workload and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Ability to work to multiple deadlines and under pressure.
  • Practical and willing to get involved in tasks, when necessary, to ensure objectives are achieved.
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