Senior Manager, Treasury Assurance, Corporate and Financial Assurance

Basic informationLocationBirmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, ReadingBusiness LineAudit & AssuranceDate published11-Nov-2024Req #17269Job descriptionConnect to your IndustryOur Assurance practice encompasses skills across regulation and finance with a deep analytics capability. We harness these to provide Assurance to those charged with governance, serving the public interest. Working in Assurance means you will have an opportunity to work alongside leading experts, as we help build and enhance trust between businesses and the public, by responding to emerging issues and protecting the public interest. Providing assurance to help businesses become more resilient, agile and better prepared for the future.To be resilient, businesses must be ready to respond to current and future challenges and opportunities. They are increasingly being required to be more transparent with their reporting, to drive trust and confidence in the market, and protect the wider public interest.Assurance builds, maintains and develops confidence. We provide independent assurance by assessing the risks and underlying processes, providing conclusions as to which risks are being managed and mitigated in line with the business’ appetite for risk. Deloitte’s assurance offerings help those charged with governance to understand their business and build trust amongst key stakeholders and regulators.Financial AssuranceFor those charged with governance, the focus on setting clear, high quality reporting standards has never been greater. The Financial Assurance team specialise in assuring the financial statement, transactions and accounting. By collaborating with other teams and our global network of specialist, they deliver assurance that protects the public interest and fosters even greater levels of trust, underpinned by our priority focus on quality.Our Assurance clients include some of the largest, most successful and fast-growing companies across the globe. They are complex, influential and exciting. You will be principally focused on improving the reliability and efficiency of finance processes and controls for external financial reporting with an impressive portfolio of clients.We are seeking experienced professionals with a financial reporting background to join our fast-growing team, share in our vision, support our growth plans and make an impact that matters on our clients, our people, our business and society.We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements which allow our people to choose the most suitable working arrangement that works for them. Whether this is working 4 days per week, taking the summer months off work, or more flexibility around your working pattern, we consider both formal and informal working arrangements that allow our people and our clients the best outcome.If you would like to hear more about our flexible working arrangements, please let us know.Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity Deloitte UK’s Corporate and Financial Services Treasury Assurance is a dedicated team of IFRS and UK GAAP experts that provides a range of specialist audit support and assurance services to clients across every industry sector. From providing expert input and challenge on the accounting for Treasury related transactions, to assurance that the accounting, governance, or controls environment will stand up to scrutiny, the extent of our offerings will ensure you gain an unrivalled breadth of varied and well-rounded experience working with some of the most complex treasury functions. Our support ranges from:Providing specialist accounting advice on challenging and complex treasury transactions to assist corporate and financial services clients with their financial reporting requirementsAssisting in developing practical solutions for the application of hedge accountingActing as the lead subject matter expert for the audit teams on structured transactions and complex treasury accounting judgementsLeading the implementation and application of new or amended accounting standards and providing challenges to the firms on the accounting for new products and structured transactionsSupporting the treasurer and CFO by providing independent advice and assurance over all aspects of their control environment throughout the treasury lifecycle.As a Senior Manager within Deloitte's Corporate and Financial Treasury Assurance team, you will have the opportunity to support us in building a business focused on serving the world's leading Treasury functions with their most complex business challenges. You will have responsibility for:Contributing to the Treasury Assurance team’s strategy and identifying new opportunities for Deloitte to help its clientsLeading seamless joined up expert input alongside other Deloitte teams such as tax, risk, and regulatory expertsSupporting the continuous growth of our team by developing and leading new propositions and driving thought leadership activitiesBeing a leader in the Treasury Assurance team, including project management/leadership of client engagements, developing talent and capability and acting as a role model for Deloitte’s values and behavioursTaking ownership of the delivery of assurance engagements from take on procedures and planning through to reportingDriving continuous improvement through innovation and transformation, embracing change and challenging the way we do things to develop our treasury audit methodologyDealing with technical and complex accounting matters such as debt restructurings or refinancings, derivatives and hedge accountingEstablishing and maintaining relationships across service lines and geographies to deliver market and client focused solutionsManaging diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contributionConnect to your skills and professional experience Relevant accounting qualification, such as the ACA or equivalentExcellent technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, particularly with regards to financial instrumentsExcellent knowledge of IAS 39, IFRS 9 and FRS 102 Section 11/12, including the application of hedge accountingDetailed understanding of the treasury function, its financial reporting processes, and internal controlsA proven track record on leading and delivering assurance engagements from planning through to reportingA proven track record in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with clientsStrong leadership skills both on engagements and in an office environmentExperience of motivating and developing high performing teams to reach their potentialReport writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communications skillsExcellent organisation, planning and project management abilitiesAbility to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersExperience of managing and improving engagement economicsAn ability to play an active role in the business development process, contributing to tenders and large audit and assurance proposalsIn addition to the above, the following are desirable however not required:Previous experience at similar levelExternal or internal audit experience.Connect to your business - Audit & AssuranceWe know it’s not just about the numbers. Often, we let the technology take care of those. It’s about the creative and collective thinking or our people. That’s where the true insight is found. We’re redefining the future of audit. Come join us. AssuranceBusinesses need to be resilient and transparent in their reporting to build trust and confidence. Assurance practitioners play a key role in achieving this through independent review and challenge of management’s views on a range of regulatory and reporting requirements, whether financial, operational or compliance in nature.Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues “The team is very supportive of flexible hours and hybrid working, which makes my life as a working parent a lot easier. I can plan my day and meetings around the time that I need to be attentive to my children. I really appreciate how inclusive and respectful everyone is to different personal circumstances. “ -Alva, Audit & AssuranceOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based across one of our UK offices with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunity Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersRTWPPROGL WPFULL SLAUDA LOCOFFICE