Manager – Independence, Conflicts, Ethics

What can we offer you?

• Progress your career in a global company with leading professionals
• Offering a flexible work environment – tell us how BDO can support you
• Grow your skills with BDO's extensive training and resources
• Gain support to grow within you preferred career path

About BDOBDO is a member of BDO International Pty Ltd, a worldwide network of public accounting firms. Our global organisation extends across 164 countries and territories, with 95,414 people working out of 1,713 offices all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service.People helping people achieve their dreams - it is our mission. It is why we exist as a firm, and it is why we are growing our Consulting team – helping our clients achieve their goals.When it comes to our people, we believe in helping them achieve their dreams, build their passions, and grow their competitive edge. From our expansive client base to our growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Learn more .About the teamThe Independence, Conflicts and Ethics team forms part of Quality Management and assists BDO in ensuring that arrangements, relationships and services entered into by BDO and all firm personnel are appropriately considered from an ethics, independence and conflicts perspective in accordance with professional standards and BDO policies.We are a national team with offices right across the country. This role can be based in our Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney office.Current opportunityWe are looking for a Manager for our Quality Management Function who will work within the Independence, Conflicts and Ethics (ICE) team. This is a newly created role in with a specific focus on the implementation of a new global conflict and independence system (system) in Australia, which will improve efficiencies across BDO globally.Role responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Project Lead, Service Line Quality Leads and relevant stakeholders to define best practice and process to enable compliance with professional standards and BDO policies
• Implement policies and procedures accompanied with learning resources
• Liaise with other BDO firms to obtain and share best practice as the project progresses from one stage to the next
• Set-up and manage a team responsible for executing the policies and procedures including upload and verification of data
• Identify risks and troubleshoot issues related to the project, escalate issues promptly to relevant leaders
• Attend and participate on global calls as the BDO Australia representative
• Project management of the various components throughout the different stages of implementation.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role within a professional services firm would be highly regarded
• Passionate about driving process change in an organisation within the confines of tools and systems
• Demonstrated experience in leading process mapping discussions and onboarding stakeholder feedback to reach agreement in relation to draft policy and procedures
• High level communication skills with a strong ability to problem solve through collaboration with Partners and senior staff
• Proven experience in successfully managing, motivating & developing teams
• Knowledge of and application of the APESB Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including independence Standards) is an advantage

What we will offer youBDO offers professional development, collaborative culture, workplace flexibility, global career growth opportunities and an industry-competitive salary package.Some of the benefits our employees enjoy include:

• Health & Wellbeing initiatives - We offer a range of health-focused services and benefits to support you to reach your peak potential in all aspects of life.
• Financial - We are committed to providing financial support to enhance your financial security and contribute to your overall wellbeing.
• Career Opportunities - Domestic & International Secondment
• Leave benefits - We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance, which is why our leave benefits go beyond the ordinary.
• Lifestyle & Community – team bonding & social events, free daily breakfast, ‘dress for your day’
• Learning & Development - we prioritise your personal and professional development, providing access to a diverse range of learning experiences to support your growth journey.

We are committed to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills, and balance work with promoting health, wellbeing, workplace giving and social activities. At BDO, we want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients you work with.As a firm, we embrace an inclusive culture and value the difference and unique perspective of every individual. We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia (DCA).For immediate consideration please click Apply or for further information please contact Maria Aniceto on . Learn more at BDO.#LI-MA1IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST#BDOCareers
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