Governance, Risk and Assurance Senior

at  Russell Brennan Keane

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are now seeking to hire a GRA Senior to join our team. The successful candidate for this role should have 2 years post qualification experience, preferably in Internal Audit and/or Risk & Compliance engagements. Previous experience of managing and effectively leading teams is also an advantage.
The role will provide a fantastic opportunity for the right person to become a key member of the team with defined career progression and working closely with other colleagues to deliver high quality and bespoke services to our clients. There will be significant opportunities to build and maintain client relationships and lead assignments with other members of the team.

REQUIREMENTS

• An exam qualified ACA, ACCA, CIIA or other accounting or relevant qualifications.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in risk, compliance, governance and/or internal audit in financial services and/or NFP Sector or other sectors.
• Knowledge of relevant financial services and charities governance code legislation and requirements.
• Experience presenting to Senior Management Teams along with excellent report writing skills, attention to detail and practical approach.
• Experience managing and leading teams effectively.
• Highly motivated with an ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills and effective communicator.

• Providing internal audit, risk management, compliance management and other consultancy work to the GRA Client Portfolio.
• Playing a key role in delivering end-to-end client engagement from planning through to fieldwork and reporting.
• Preparation and review of work papers and deliverables to a high quality and in line with the RBK methodology and client timelines.
• Assessing and advising on internal control frameworks covering all aspects of the clients business.
• Facilitating in risk identification, assessment and internal control evaluation.
• Assessing compliance with all material aspects of legislation and best practice.
• Preparing reports with key recommendations on areas for improvement and working with the Management Team (including the Partner) to present these reports to client’s Management Team, Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• Working with clients either onsite, remotely or on a hybrid basis.
• Reporting into the Management Team to assist in the delivery of services to the team’s client portfolio.
• Contributing to the development of your own, and the team’s, technical acumen through continuous coaching, mentoring and leading the GRA Trainees on engagements.
• Assist in the development and delivery of the team’s Annual Training Plan.
• Participation in the business development initiatives of the department including identifying additional client needs, proposals for new business, graduate recruitment and new service lines.
• Liaising with the GRA Team Administrator to prepare presentations and manage workflows.