This document describes a job posting for a Practice Manager position at an accounting firm. The role involves taking responsibility for developing initiatives and plans to monitor risk and ensure compliance. Key responsibilities include planning and delegation, client proposals, managing audit assignments, staff development, billing, audit plans, advisory work, compliance monitoring, risk management coordination, and regulatory reviews. Requirements include being a qualified chartered accountant with 3+ years experience, strong client and business skills, proficiency in MS Office, ability to work to deadlines, self-motivation to manage and mentor staff, involvement in training, strong communication and organization, and experience in a compliance role. The ideal candidate will have technical skills, understand regulatory processes and risk management, and

1. Practice Manager- NewlyCreatedrole
An excitingopportunityexistsforaPractice Manager. Due to continuedgrowthof our client
portfoliowe are nowseekingtorecruitaQualifiedCharteredAccountanttojoinourteamof
professionalsinachallenging anddiverse role where youwillhave huge potential tolearnandto
developyourskillsandexperience.The role will involve takingresponsibilityfordevelopingand
drivingthe necessaryinitiativesandplans,tomonitorandcontrol riskand maintaingeneral
compliance of the practice.
Responsibilitiesofthe Manager:
Planninganddelegationforthe practice inconsultationwithseniormanagement.
Preparationandpresentationof newclientproposals.
Ensuringcompletionof auditassignmentsandpreparationof financial statementswithin
appropriate budgetandtimeframe.
Responsibilityfordevelopmentandmentoringof traineesandstaff.
Effective managementof all billingandcollectionprocessestomaximisecashflows.
Designandimplementationof audit plans.
Auditof companiesacrossa varietyof businesssectors.
Lead role inadvisoryandbusinessplanningarrangements.
Monitorcompliance withall applicable lawsandregulationsonanon-goingbasisandreport
periodicallytoseniormanagement
Co-ordinate the developmentandimplementationof the company’sRiskManagementPlan,
workingcloselywiththe managementteam.
Act as the coordinatorand contact personforany regulatoryreviews.
Conductperiodicreviewof keyoperationalareas.
Ensure that the firmcomplieswithitsAMLobligations,andactas MLRO.
Work withseniormanagementtoleverage bestpracticesinriskmanagement,andbe alerttonew
trends.
Ensure that the Compliance Manual iskeptupto date.
Conductcompliance training(includingAML) acrossthe firm.
Conductriskassessmentstoidentifyregulatory,operationalandreputationalrisk.

2. Assistinidentifyingriskassociatedwithnewproducts,servicesandjurisdictions.
Activelycontributingtoprocessimprovementswithinthe accounting teamandtoa positive office
environment.
Requirements:
QualifiedACA
3+ yearspost qualifiedexperience.
Clientfocusedwithstrongcommercialexpertise.
Excellentbusinessdevelopmentandcross-sellingskills.
ProficiencyinusingMSOffice suite of applicationswithadvancedExcel skillsisanessential
requirement.
Abilityof workingtodeadlinesandwithinbudgetsoneachassignment.
Self-motivationwiththe necessaryabilitytomanage,developandmentorstaff.
Involvementintrainingof studenttrainees.
The successful candidate willbe able tothinkontheirfeet,show attentiontodetail and
resourcefulness,have strongcommunicationandorganisational skills,andhave the abilityto
overviewprocesses.
Theyshouldbe capable of workingontheir owninitiativebutalsoworkwell inateam.
An enthusiastic,helpful nature andaflexible attitude will contribute tothe successof the candidate.
The ideal candidate will have experience workingacompliance relatedrole inanaccountancyfirm.
You will be workingcloselywithexperiencedprofessionalswhowill provide youwithtrainingand
support.
There isexcellentscope foracareer mindedmembertogrow and developinthisrole.Youwill form
part of a youngand dynamicteamand yourrole will be bothinterestingandchallenging.
Good technical skillsandanunderstandingof regulatoryandcomplianceprocesses,andrisk
managementpractices.
Persistence andanabilitytopursue concernsandseekadequate explanations.
The competence toidentifyrisks,evaluate andchallenge riskissuesandoverseethe managementof
all risksina rigorousandstructuredmanner.

3. A qualificationinriskand/orcompliance managementwouldbe anadvantage.