Total 9 Director/C-Level Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3JS

Your new company is a rapidly expanding Top 15 UK practice with a strong heritage in the Midlands. This is a new position available to support the growth plan in the regional team delivering great service to both existing and new clients. You will work directly as part of the regional leadership group and contribute fully to the strategic development of the team.


Your new role will be responsible for driving and delivering audit assignments, helping to support and mentor the growing team of staff and trainees. Be able to engage in local business development activities including pitching proposals to generate new client income. If not an existing RI, you will be supported towards attaining your RI status with the ability to sign-off accounts and audit reports.


What you'll need to succeed is a strong ambition and an energetic/enthusiastic approach to your leadership role.


What you'll get in return is a varied and fulfilling role with a clear route to partnership.
Flexible working options are available.

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Drive key decisions with executive influence on risk and governance strategy
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment
Access to a range of employee benefits and well-being initiatives


Attractive Senior Remuneration Package
Full-Time, Fixed-Term for 5 years (renewable)
Parramatta / Hawkesbury (Richmond NSW)

Western Sydney University is seeking an accomplished and experienced leader to take on the pivotal role of Executive Director, Internal Audit . This senior management position is vital to maintaining the Universitys high standards in audit, assurance, and corporate governance.
About Western Sydney University
As a progressive and research-led institution, Western Sydney University is ranked among the top 2% of universities globally. We are known for our innovative approach and commitment to excellence, sustainability, and equity. In , , and , the University earned global recognition by placing 1st worldwide in the Times Higher Education
... Click here to view more detail / apply for Ref 4267/24 Executive Director, Internal Audit

Responsibilities: ...


Responsibilities:

Assisting in developing engagement plans and contributing to annual internal audit planning.
Conducting field audit engagements following IA methodologies to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls, including compliance audits and investigations.
Supervising and supporting team members in conducting interviews, completing Risk and Control Matrices (RACM), and presenting audit findings.
Preparing comprehensive internal audit reports for the Board, Audit Committee, and Management.
Conducting follow-up activities to assess evidence and close out audit issues in accordance with IA methodologies.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on audit matters, and reporting outcomes and insights to the IA team.
Leading efforts to raise awareness across the Agency about the role and value of internal auditing.
Supporting the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in investigations and responding to their requests ...

... Click here to view more detail / apply for EL1- Assistant director, Internal Audit

About the company:
This leading Federal government agency supports Australian?s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations.  A great opportunity for an experienced APS6 Finance Officer & EL1 Assistant Director Finance join a busy team.


About the Finance Officer role:


Analysing and interpreting statistical reports Stakeholder engagement ? internal and external
Managing quality assurance activities
Preparing a range of written material including business cases, reports, and corporate documentation, across the division?s cost centres and projects, including budgets, monitoring, forecasting and accruals.
Undertaking quality assurance of feasibility and cost estimates, assumptions, and justifications.
Undertaking detailed financial analysis of performance to budget.  

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At KPMG Australia, we work with some of the most exciting, innovative, and important businesses in Australia. We have entered an exciting period of growth and we are looking for incredible and diverse individuals to join our supportive Audit division in Australia.
Your Opportunity
Due to exciting growth, we are seeking talented individuals to join our External Audit practise at KPMG. We are open to full-time/part-time/casual/max-term/flexible working options.
IT External Audit
Our IT External Audit team assists our clients to meet their IT External audit requirements and timelines. We work as an integrated business and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team. The team draws on a diverse and dedicated group of people, powerful KPMG methodologies, innovating capability and assets, and global resources to support our clients in achieving the right milestones.
Audit & Assurance: External Audit
Our Audit teams provide value to our clients by delivering specialised quality audit and assurance services. High-quality, independent financial statement audits are essential to maintaining investor confidence. Our audit professionals are committed to the public interest, challenging assumptions, and unlocking valuable insights based on a solid understanding of an organisation’s business and industry.
How are you extraordinary?
• You are analytically minded and enjoy applying structured thinking and analysis techniques to complex problems.
• You are a kind and compassionate leader with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to get the best out of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• You are a people-person with a love of sharing your Audit and Assurance insight and tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more.
Your Experience
At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:
IT External Audit
• Experience in assisting clients meet their IT External audit requirements and timelines.
• Supporting engagements in the preparation of clear and concise IT External Audit reports.
• Providing technical knowledge, direction, and training to engagement team members.
• In a leadership role, manage small teams and oversee the planning and execution of IT External Audit client engagements
• Supporting business proposals and business development activities by assisting in the identification of new target clients, building business relationships, and developing/presenting proposals/findings
• An innovative mindset and passion for problem solving enabled through technology.
Audit & Assurance: External Audit
• Experience leading, managing and executing advisory related engagements of high-profile clients and all aspects of audit delivery, client service and business development.
• Providing technical knowledge, direction, and training to engagement team members.
• Experience working across Private and Corporate clients is desired.
• Qualifications in CA/CPA and CISA/CISM/CRISC, and strong IFRS skills, will be viewed favourably.
We are hiring for the following employment types: Casual, Max-Term Full-Time, Max-Term Part-Time, Permanent Full-Time & Permanent Part-Time.
We also have offices in the following locations:
• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Canberra
• Adelaide
• Hobart
• Gold Coast
• Darwin
• Townsville
• Parramatta
• Wollongong
• Newcastle/Hunter Region
• Geelong

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are mentioned above

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Connecticut. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director/Manager role:

• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.
• Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

What you will need:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred
• CPA license certification is required.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.

Job Overview

This role will suit a highly motivated finance professional driven to deliver results and a passion for developing people to extract their potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day financial operations, coordinate month-end activities with the local accounting and finance teams and take ownership for the monthly reporting.

• Provide high quality reporting and analysis to be used both internally and externally.

• Ensure robust Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed.

• Develop systems, process, and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Represent Accounting & Finance at internal and external audit meetings.

• Lead Statutory audits, grant discussions with local authorities and other external representatives as required.

• SOX sign off for business units.

• Partners with regional management, advising and developing processes to support reporting needs of the organization.

• Coach and mentor staff to improve performance.

• Complete ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technically strong in IFRS. Strong knowledge of accounting policy and procedures

• Excellent oral and written communications and strong leadership skills

• Ability to build long term relationships with non-financial stakeholders.

• Knowledge of financial systems, Peoplesoft and Hyperion an advantage

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity and self-confidence

• Continuous Process Improvement mindset

Qualifications

• A fully qualified Accountant CA / ACCA / CIMA or Qualified by Experience

• 3 / 5 Years Progressive PQE

• Previous experience of working in or with Life Science or Manufacturing Organisations advantageous

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At KPMG Australia, we work with some of the most exciting, innovative, and important businesses in Australia. We have entered an exciting period of growth and we are looking for incredible and diverse individuals to join our supportive Audit division in Australia.
Your Opportunity
Due to exciting growth, we are seeking talented individuals to join our External Audit practise at KPMG. We are open to full-time/part-time/casual/max-term/flexible working options.
IT External Audit
Our IT External Audit team assists our clients to meet their IT External audit requirements and timelines. We work as an integrated business and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team. The team draws on a diverse and dedicated group of people, powerful KPMG methodologies, innovating capability and assets, and global resources to support our clients in achieving the right milestones.
Audit & Assurance: External Audit
Our Audit teams provide value to our clients by delivering specialised quality audit and assurance services. High-quality, independent financial statement audits are essential to maintaining investor confidence. Our audit professionals are committed to the public interest, challenging assumptions, and unlocking valuable insights based on a solid understanding of an organisation’s business and industry.
How are you extraordinary?
• You are analytically minded and enjoy applying structured thinking and analysis techniques to complex problems.
• You are a kind and compassionate leader with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to get the best out of a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• You are a people-person with a love of sharing your Audit and Assurance insight and tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more.
Your Experience
At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:
IT External Audit
• Experience in assisting clients meet their IT External audit requirements and timelines.
• Supporting engagements in the preparation of clear and concise IT External Audit reports.
• Providing technical knowledge, direction, and training to engagement team members.
• In a leadership role, manage small teams and oversee the planning and execution of IT External Audit client engagements
• Supporting business proposals and business development activities by assisting in the identification of new target clients, building business relationships, and developing/presenting proposals/findings
• An innovative mindset and passion for problem solving enabled through technology.
Audit & Assurance: External Audit
• Experience leading, managing and executing advisory related engagements of high-profile clients and all aspects of audit delivery, client service and business development.
• Providing technical knowledge, direction, and training to engagement team members.
• Experience working across Private and Corporate clients is desired.
• Qualifications in CA/CPA and CISA/CISM/CRISC, and strong IFRS skills, will be viewed favourably.
Please note, the salary ranges $60k - $100k+ with respect to your level of experience.
We are hiring for the following employment types: Casual, Max-Term Full-Time, Max-Term Part-Time, Permanent Full-Time & Permanent Part-Time.
We also have offices in the following locations:
• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Canberra
• Adelaide
• Hobart
• Gold Coast
• Darwin
• Townsville
• Parramatta
• Wollongong
• Newcastle/Hunter Region
• Geelong

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are mentioned above

Our Audit Technology team leverage leading technologies and work to transform the audit experience for our professionals and our audited entities. We are dedicated to providing exceptionally high quality audits by increasing our ability to focus on the issues that matter through the data and insights our audit technology provides. The team draws on a diverse and dedicated group of people, powerful KPMG methodologies, innovating capability and assets, and global resources to support our clients in achieving the right milestones.

Your Opportunity
As a Senior Consultant you will assist Audit Technology and Innovation in carrying out various engagements and projects, by applying your knowledge of client/firm/industry trends and current issues. You will:
Apply proficiency in data analysis and visualization to enhance audit quality through support in substantive audit procedures. This encompasses tasks such as data sanitisation, pre-processing, and visualisation, which involves collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the financial standing, and the design and implementation of audit methodologies and processes.
Develop innovative visualisations through Power BI to provide valuable audit insights, supporting the risk assessment audit procedures, which includes assessing financial risks, evaluating cost structures, the potential risks of operational processes, activities, policies, and systems
Efficiently communicate and collaborate with audit engagement teams and external clients, fostering an in-depth understanding of their business models and audit data analysis requirements. This collaboration serves to align audit objectives and testing requirements effectively, and to report on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls.
Enhance team efficiency by identifying procedures that can be streamlined or standardised. Actively contribute to the development of documentation templates, audit validation tools, or internal testing procedures for Power BI dashboards
Take on the role of coaching junior team members, sharing expertise to facilitate their professional growth and proficiency.
Take on the role of a technical reviewer. This involves evaluating audit data analysis routines designed and implemented by fellow team members, ensuring the work meets the highest quality standards, and verifying the technical accuracy of data pre-processing steps.

Your Experience
At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:
Good communication skills; sound understanding of KPMG procedures and internal processes, detailed understanding of audit and accounting practices; strong professional acumen and ability to lead/direct a team.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, utilizing these tools proficiently to augment data analysis, reporting, and communication processes.
Demonstrate a high level of mastery in Alteryx, effectively employing its functionalities to streamline data processing and transformation activities. This contributes to enhanced workflow efficiency and the derivation of accurate insights.
Demonstrate a high level of mastery in Power BI, including the creation of intricate visualizations, dashboards, and interactive reports.
Detailed understanding of audit and accounting practices.

We are hiring for the following employment types: Casual, Max-Term Full-Time, Max-Term Part-Time, Permanent Full-Time & Permanent Part-Time

We also have offices in the following locations:
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Canberra
Adelaide
Hobart
Gold Coast
Darwin
Townsville
Parramatta
Wollongong
Newcastle/Hunter Region
Geelong

Qualifications
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