Systems of Quality Management - Senior Manager
- Birmingham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responding to complex technical audit enquiries
- Developing and maintaining firm-wide audit methodology
- Performing internal quality reviews and thematic inspections
- Quality Management Delivery - Support the implementation and embedding of a culture of high audit quality across the firm by strengthening the firm's System of Quality Management (SoQM).
- ISQM (UK) 1 Compliance - Contribute to the delivery of the firm's ISQM (UK) 1 monitoring, testing, and evaluation programme, including control testing, documentation, and remediation tracking.
- Control Design & Review - Assist in the design and implementation of new or revised quality controls, identify control gaps, and support remediation processes.
- Data & Insight - Use software tools to map and analyse objectives, risks, and controls; maintain relevant documentation and support ongoing process improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate regularly with key internal stakeholders on control processes, findings from monitoring activities, and improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Team Collaboration - Work closely with other quality-related teams (e.g. Methodology, RCA, Learning & Development) to deliver a coordinated response to audit quality initiatives.
- Reporting & Communication - Prepare reports and analysis for leadership, summarising key findings and recommendations from monitoring activities and thematic reviews.
- Innovation & Efficiency - Champion continuous improvement, suggesting enhancements to quality processes and supporting digital automation initiatives.
- Firmwide Contribution - Act as an ambassador for audit quality, helping embed a culture of high performance and quality across the audit service line.
- Qualification - Professionally qualified (ACA / CA / ACCA or equivalent).
- Audit Experience - Strong background in audit or professional services; familiarity with ISQM (UK) 1 requirements is desirable but not essential.
- Technical Proficiency - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel), SharePoint, and comfort working with a range of technologies and systems.
- Organisational Skills - Strong project management and organisational capabilities, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
- Communication - Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues at all levels.
- Team Player - Collaborative, adaptable, and approachable with a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Confidentiality - Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Values-Driven - Demonstrates behaviours aligned with Forvis Mazars' values and contributes positively to team culture and firm-wide initiatives.