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Current opportunity
As a Senior Manager in the National Risk & Ethics team you will use your analytical, research, investigative, organisational and communication skills to promote compliance with auditor independence rules and regulations as well as support the team in delivering on key independence, conflicts and ethics projects.
Work closely with stakeholders within the business and colleagues in our Central Risk Team on auditor independence consultations and conflicts queries by applying the relevant auditor independence rules and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures. Experience applying auditor independence rules in relation to scope of services or personal independence or business relationships is required.
Perform a management role in relation to assigned independence, conflicts and ethics projects. This will involve but not be limited to the following:
- Understanding the changes to policies, procedures, rules and legislation by attending webinars, reviewing exposure drafts and draft policies and procedures and providing input into and co-ordinating feedback in relation to the changes (standard setters, global, BDO locally)
- Project mapping of the current and future state to identify potential enhancements to existing policies and procedures or propose new policies and procedures based on changes
- Socialise project with relevant stakeholders
- Design and development or updating of existing tools, policies and process and socialisation thereof with relevant stakeholders
- Liaising with the Project Manager to formalise a communication and learning plan to educate stakeholders in relation to the project
- Assist with technical content development of communication and learning materials
What you’ll need to succeed
We are looking for a candidate with proven experience in understanding a revised auditor independence standard and implementing changes to reflect the revised provisions in the standard. You must have strong knowledge of independence rules and regulations.
Combined with:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a Professional Services firm
- Outstanding people leadership skills
- Hands on approach, willing to action day to day tasks to relieve pressure points for the team
- Ability to quickly get up to speed with internal policies and procedures relating to independence, conflicts and ethics
- Excellent project management skills and ability to multi-task across various projects
- Experience in drafting communication and developing learning modules
What we will offer you
This role is open to be based in any of our integrated offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. We are also considering candidates to work remotely.
BDO offers professional development, collaborative culture, workplace flexibility, global career growth opportunities and an industry-competitive salary package.
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. For more information please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Maria Aniceto via email *************@bdo.com.au. Learn more what we offer at BDO.
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