Soc Reporting - Manager

Grant Thornton
Croydon
7 months ago
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More than you expectedGrant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.Job Description:NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.Our Financial Services Business Risk Services practice focuses on helping organisation manage risk, improve operational processes, and realise strategic objectives. Our Service Auditor Reporting (SAR) team supports clients in their SAR journey from readiness assessment to type 1 and type 2 reviews covering a range of standards including ISAE 3402, SOC 1 SOC 2 and AAF 01/20. Our team brings together a range of skills and experience to bring clients a tailored, flexible and cost-effective solution, that provides access to industry best practice methodology, value add insights and subject matter experts.We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.A look into the role As a SOC Reporting Manager within our Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team you will:Work as part of the team, effectively providing a hands-on service that exceeds our clients’ expectations and allows Grant Thornton to deliver high-quality audits to clients.Be responsible for the effective completion of engagements, including:Assisting with the preparation of draft planning memoranda/ planning documentsProviding input into budgets and schedulingHolding planning and regular status meetings with clients, keeping clients informed throughout the engagement, and maintaining a no surprises approachDelivering fieldwork, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with GT methodologies, that testing is sufficient and appropriate, and evidence to support key decisions has been obtainedReviewing fieldwork of audit team members and providing oversight of engagements, assisting directors with their client portfolios where necessarySupporting the team in the delivery of engagements in line with SOC 1, SOC 2, ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000 and AAF 01/20 standardsManaging an engagement team and ensuring work is delivered on time in line with an agreed budgetHolding close-out meetings with clients to ensure that the client has a full understanding of issues identified and these are agreedDrafting and reviewing draft and final SAR reports, ensuring the written work is of a high standard, is factually correct, recommendations are appropriate and tailored to the needs of the intended audience, and requires minimal Director and Partner input.Monitoring engagements and flagging any issues up to the Director in a timely manner.Be a people manager for one or more members of the team to support their development and provide feedback, mentoring and coachingInvolvement in business development including preparation of proposals, participating in pitch presentations, contributing to thought leadership and collateral, and identify and develop new business opportunities with clients.Knowing you’re right for us Joining us as a SOC Reporting Manager within our Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team, the minimum criteria you’ll need is extensive experience delivering controls assurance, and to be confident managing a portfolio of SAR clients.It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.A professional qualification (ACA, CISA, CISM, CISP, or similar)Experience within Financial ServicesExperience of preparation and delivery of presentations. Experience of managing and developing team members.Knowing we’re right for youEmbracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.#LI-ME1SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time

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