Ethics Manager

BDO, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, seeks a Manager for its Ethics and Independence function within the Quality & Risk Management Team.

Overview

Independence and Ethics are critical to professional services firms. The Ethics Team supports the firm's strategy to act in the public interest and uphold professional standards.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a key role as Manager in supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the firm's ethics and independence framework.

• Interpreting audit independence, ethical, and conflicts of interest requirements, and translating these into application guidance and incorporating them into processes and system updates.
• Working closely with project teams, IT, and senior stakeholders to ensure systems are appropriately designed and implemented to meet regulatory obligations.
• Developing clear policies and procedures for use by the business and Shared Services Centres.
• Designing and delivering training.
• Establishing and maintaining quality control and monitoring processes in line with ISQM1 and QC1000 requirements.
• Providing ongoing advice and support to the business on the application of independence requirements, including the use of relevant systems and processes.
• Monitoring and tracking Ethics Team deliverables ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in ethics, independence, compliance or a comparable regulatory environment.
• A good understanding of the ICAEW Code of Ethics and the FRC Ethical Standard for auditors.
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulation and apply it in a practical, commercial context.
• A sound understanding of risk management principles and their application in practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across the firm.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team to solve complex problems and deliver outcomes.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with experience delivering against multiple priorities.
• An interest in, and aptitude for, leveraging technology and systems to improve business processes and compliance outcomes.