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Audit Assistant Manager - International Audit Team
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Audit Assistant Manager - International Audit Team
Senior International Audit Manager – Project & Coordination
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We’re BDO: an accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world.
We partner with the businesses that drive Britain’s economy – ambitious, entrepreneurially driven, and high-growth companies – and advise the owners and management teams steering them forward.
You’ll BroadEN Your HorizONS
Our core mission is delivering high-quality audit work in the public interest. As an International Audit Team, we specialise in coordinating secondary audit services for multinationals, working closely with BDO Member Firms worldwide. Our team designs efficient, global audit strategies by leveraging controls at finance service centres, ensuring rigorous and streamlined assessments.
Your role will involve:
- Collaborating across borders – Audits often require international travel, with frequent visits overseas as part of engagements.
- Project management of global audits – Centralised oversight ensures audited entities receive transformed, strategic audit support.
- Expertise in cross-border, multinational engagements – Requires an understanding of regulatory, control, and financial complexities.
You’ll Help Us Succeed
BDO prioritises quality, trust, and transparency. You’ll:
- Lead and influence – Managed your workload while collaborating closely with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO Partners.
- Drive value and accuracy – Ensure trustworthy, flawless reporting for all stakeholders.
- Foster long-term growth – Make audits efficient, reliable, and insightful for every business we support.
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Who You Are
Required:
- Qualified Chartered Accountant: Hold ACA, ACCA, or ICAS qualification (or equivalent).
- People leadership: Experience supervising, mentoring, and training junior staff.
- Technical expertise:
- Deep knowledge of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), IFRS, UK GAAP, and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to assess systems, controls, and risks while identifying vulnerabilities.
- Substantive testing experience in key risk areas.
- Regulatory understanding: Familiarity with advisory services, compliance, and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Demonstrated awareness of current economic and market trends.
- Engagement desk experience: Successful track record in organising and leading cross-border audit teams.
Desirable:
- Commercial or multinationals experience: Prior exposure to auditing international groups or cross-border operations.
- Strategy formulation: Ability to design controls- and substance-based audit plans efficiently.
- Regulatory expertise: Hands-on experience with ISA 600 (Group Audits) and international audit standards.
Why Join BDO?
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Be Yourself
We celebrate diversity and authenticity. Reward positive contributions, fostering a culture where individual strengths thrive.
Flexible, Agile Working
Invested in hybrid/remote work models that adapt to your needs and project demands, ensuring work-life harmony.
Career Growth
Comprehensive career development programmes, resources, and structure to help you reach your personal and professional goals.
Building a Network of Purpose
BDO’s people-centric culture thrives on cooperation, respect, and mentorship. Whether it’s informal discussions, mentorship, or group workshops, we support your growth.
Cutting-Edge Collaboration Spaces
Access premium workspace designed to spur teamwork, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Sharing Expertise
At BDO, you’re part of a talent pool of experts. Learn through multidisciplinary events, networks, and peer discussions.
Fuel the Future
BDO empowers entrepreneurial businesses to grow, driving the UK’s economy forward. Our collaborative, result-driven approach ensures that:
- We adapt, leveraging global reach, transparency, and confidence-building.
- Our people thrive through continuous learning and investment in their expertise.
Join us in shaping an auditing culture that’s ambitious, inclusive, and forward-thinking.
For more information and to apply, visit our website (apply via our web portal)
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