Senior Compliance Officer

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.

We're currently looking for a Senior Compliance Officer on a full time, permanent basis. This position sits within the Compliance team, based from home.

The job

Reporting to the Lead Senior Compliance Officer, on a day to day basis, you'll be involved in the following:

• Plan and conduct monitoring visits, to firms holding a UK or Ireland auditing certificate and/or CAA-Atol licence issued by ACCA, in accordance with defined procedures; identify and communicate any necessary improvements in the firm's work to ensure that it is complying with relevant standards, ACCA's Global Practising Regulations and the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Consider and recommend further regulatory action, where appropriate.
• Prepare and issue on a timely basis a detailed report to the firm (or, as appropriate, the Admissions and Licensing Committee or Regulatory Assessor) after each monitoring visit which confirms the findings and any required or recommended future action.
• Provide information as necessary to other departments (such as Authorisation and Investigations) in accordance with defined procedures to ensure that ACCA is able to discharge its regulatory responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Carry out peer reviews of visit reports produced by colleagues in the Compliance team in accordance with defined procedures to ensure consistency of approach across the department and maintain the quality of written output.
• Ensure that the firm responds to the visit report and provides any outstanding information by the date specified, including adhering to the procedures laid down for issuing reminders, where necessary. Respond to post-visit correspondence from the firm, including the assessment of any action plan to improve the standard of the firm's work, and providing further guidance as necessary.
• Monitoring visits may also be undertaken to Approved Employers to monitor the standard of work place training obtained by students and members who are training for ACCA's qualifications.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and review of regulatory procedures and systems to ensure efficient and effective performance of the Compliance team as a whole.
• Undertake other duties and contribute to other ad hoc projects undertaken within Compliance as required to ensure that ACCA maintains its status as a statutory supervisory body in the UK and Ireland.

The person

We're looking for someone who:

• has a recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA or equivalent)
• has in-depth technical knowledge of International Standards on Auditing, Ethical Standards and the relevant sections of ACCA's Rulebook
• has the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and appropriately with experienced, qualified audit practitioners, both orally and in writing
• has the ability to build strong working relationships and manage potentially difficult individuals, while remaining calm, assertive and professional at all times
• has sound judgment and be able to make reasoned and appropriate decisions
• has an organised and methodical approach and be able to work to strict deadlines
• is self-motivated and able to work independently with the minimum of supervision
• is computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• has significant post-qualification experience at manager level or equivalent in an audit practice environment
• has extensive practical experience of applying relevant standards
• has an appreciation of the importance of appropriate management controls and corresponding "best practice" in the accountancy profession.
• must hold a UK/Republic of Ireland driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
• is prepared to travel throughout the UK and Ireland when necessary and occasionally overseas and stay away from home overnight.

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We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and offer a competitive benefits package to help you do this. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool to our employees.

We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.

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