Manager - Risk management and independence (Global role in a virtual working environment)
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About Grant Thornton Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading professional services networks with member firms in over 145 countries, 72,000 people and global revenues of $7.5bn. Member firms offer audit, tax, and advisory services to privately owned companies, publicly listed companies, public sector and not for profit organisations, both domestically and internationally. Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) is the umbrella legal entity for the Grant Thornton global network of member firms. GTIL sets the strategic direction, convenes member firms, connects global communities, and protects the brand and reputation of the network. GTIL and the member firms will continually improve the sustainability of their operations and strive to make a positive impact on clients, people, markets, and the communities in which we operate, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Role purpose In our Go Beyond network strategy 2025 our vision is to become ‘the most valued network in the profession’. The position will be on the independence side which focuses on services/relationships that can create independence impairments or conflicts of interest . The position will report directly to the Director – Global Independence. Main Responsibilities
- Consult with member firm partners and professionals on independence matters and inquiries relating to the performance of non-audit services and other independence or ethical related issues
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal independence publications, including training materials, practice aids and other supporting guidance
- Assist in developing and presenting training material pertinent to GTIL policy and the various independence standards
- Perform research on independence standards and other guidance material for member firm partners and professionals
- Facilitate collaboration across member firms in independence to support growth of international clients
- Support member firm with complying with Risk and Independence member firm obligations
- Must have above average communication skills and interpersonal skills, plus highly developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Must be well organised, be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activities
- Must exercise professional maturity, strong presence
- Must possess strong financial and business acumen
- Must be able to work independently performing routine and non-routine duties with only general direction
- Must understand and respect global diversity and exercise proper judgment when tactful interaction with global cultures is necessary
- Must exercise discretion and sound judgment, as position includes exposure to highly sensitive information
- Degree in Accounting and a CPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent
- Solid experience in accounting/auditing field (work in a national or independence office a strong plus)
- Strong analytical, technical, communication (written and verbal), project planning, and presentation skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, process technical material, and meet tight deadlines
- An understanding of the various independence standards, including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), European Union Audit Regulation, and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
- An understanding of the types of non-audit services that can create independence impairments under the various independence standards
- An understanding of other independence or ethical related issues
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