Job Description

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AUDIT MANAGER
Reference: AMA 13/25
Salary Scale: 71,880 to 80,097 per annum
Location: Hybrid (regular attendance is required at NIAO Belfast headquarters and client sites)
Contract: Permanent Full Time (37 hours per week)
We welcome applications for part time hours (minimum 30 hours per week, pro-rata salary).
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a highly attractive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• hybrid and flexible working ??o generous annual leave plus 12 public/privilege holidays o family friendly benefits including enhanced paid sick and maternity and shared parental leave o salary sacrifice provisions (Cycle to Work, Childcare vouchers, AVCs) o generous NICS pension scheme provision o free on-site car parking with EV charging points o on-site gym and an active sports and social calendar o payment of professional fees and extensive staff learning and development opportunities o employer supported volunteering o employee assistance programme and wellbeing hub.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
At the closing date for applications, you will be required to demonstrate:
1. At least three years' post qualification experience in the last five years and current membership of one of the following bodies:

• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
• One of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants (CAI,ICAEW, ICAS etc.)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
• OR equivalent international accountancy qualification.

2. Technical competence
Three years' experience, during your career to date, of auditing financial statements
and
Extensive working knowledge of financial reporting standards, auditing standards and methodologies with at least three years' experience of practical application of those standards and methodologies.
3. Decision making/judgement
Experience of analysing complex financial and performance information and drafting written reports that clearly present findings, conclusions and constructive recommendations to inform effective decision making.
4. Resource planning and budgeting
Experience of planning and managing the use of resources for multiple activities within budget constraints.
5. Leadership skills
Evidence of a proven ability to develop, motivate and lead teams.
6. Communication skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with key stakeholders.
7. Be able to travel to various locations as needed to meet the mobility requirements of the post in full.
More information on the role and key responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including background checks.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate in pre-employment checks that they have the Right To Work in the UK.
NIAO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Skills Required