Key responsibilities: ▪ Work closely with Partners to support the Far East Audit portfolio. ▪ Must be fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written). ▪ Act as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term relationships. ▪ Experience working with Chinese-owned businesses and Far East groups. ▪ Managing relationships with Chinese-speaking clients and overseas finance teams. ▪ Coordinating international group audits and overseas component auditors. ▪ Support the growth of our Far East client base. ▪ Strong business development and client relationship skills within the Chinese business community. ▪ Understands client business operations, risks and strategic objectives. ▪ Plan and monitor assignments, work and resources within deadlines and any targets that may be set. ▪ Build relationships with key stakeholders across different time zones and jurisdictions. ▪ Maintain and develop excellent client service and relationships with clients and Partners. ▪ Develop a strong understanding of the business culture and operating environment of Far East clients. ▪ Ensure that files are completed to a high standard for Partner review. ▪ Make recommendations to the Partner and/or RI as part of the file review and continuous improvement. ▪ Liaise with other departments in order to efficiently and effectively complete jobs. ▪ Manage work in progress and billing across the client portfolio, proactively monitoring recoverability and providing regular updates to the Relationship Partner and/or Responsible Individual (RI). ▪ Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to enhance service delivery through the introduction of additional audit, tax and advisory services. ▪ Act with honesty, fairness and integrity in all dealings with clients, contacts and colleagues whilst respecting confidentiality and building trust. Continuing Professional Development: ▪ Meet all requirements of the firm's policy on CPD. ▪ Identify own training needs and ensure these are met through appropriate learning. ▪ Progress own Performance Development Review (PDR) appraisal and seek opportunities to develop new skills. General: ▪ Take ownership of work/assignments. ▪ Promote and advocate the firm's methodology and apply professional ethics and standards. ▪ Ensure application of professional ethics and standards. Technical, training & skill levels: ICAEW / ICAS/ ICAI or ACCA qualified with solid audit and managerial experience ▪ Strong technical audit, accounting and compliance knowledge. ▪ Ability to maintain high standards of professional conduct and ethical practice. ▪ Maintain professional scepticism. ▪ Ability to identify, assess and manage business and audit risks. ▪ Proven experience managing complex audit engagements from planning to completion. ▪ Strong portfolio management skills. ▪ Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills. ▪ Understand other client facing service areas: tax, theatre division, business services, payroll ▪ Understanding of financial targets, profitability, recoverability and WIP management. ▪ Demonstrate awareness of relevant financial targets and constraints. ▪ Experience working with international businesses and cross-border client relationships, particularly within the Far East market. ▪ Develop specialist expertise relevant to servicing client portfolio. ▪ Strong business acumen. ▪ Show effective management and leadership style that inspires others.

Audit Manager - Mandarin Speaking

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