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The role of an auditor is to ensure financial statements produced by audited entities are ‘true and fair' and an accurate representation of the transactions and balances they claim to represent. As a Data Analytics Assistant Manager, you will be supporting in developing audit analytics tools and re-performable audit analytics across Forvis Mazars UK to support the audit team to provide a high quality, robust and efficient audit. The purpose of the position is to fundamentally unlock insights contained in data and create solutions to challenges related to the delivery of external audit.
We are now operating a hybrid working model, so you will split your time working at your base office, client sites when required, or working from home.
We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in technology and desire to learn and progress.
As part of Audit Transformation, data analytics services allow the development of bespoke analytics solutions tailored to our clients and standardised solutions / end-user tools to allow delivery at scale across the audit portfolio. These solutions enable and empower our auditors to leverage data and technology in order to enhance the quality and efficiency of audit engagements. We utilise an agile delivery model, enabling our teams to be involved in different and varied projects and audit analytics delivery including bespoke and standardised data analytics, governance, advanced (AI-ML) analytics, end-user tools development and support, as well as robotic process automation (RPA) services.
The role of an auditor is to ensure financial statements produced by audited entities are ‘true and fair' and an accurate representation of the transactions and balances they claim to represent. As a Data Analytics Assistant Manager, you will be supporting in developing audit analytics tools and re-performable audit analytics across Forvis Mazars UK to support the audit team to provide a high quality, robust and efficient audit. The purpose of the position is to fundamentally unlock insights contained in data and create solutions to challenges related to the delivery of external audit.
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We are now operating a hybrid working model, so you will split your time working at your base office, client sites when required, or working from home.
We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in technology and desire to learn and progress.
Have obtained a Master's degree in business analytics, data-science, statistics or equivalent programme focused on data and analytics.
Strong work ethic; the desire to get things done and to learn and progress.
Ability to express ideas with conviction throughout verbal and written communication.
Ability to lead engagements.
Ability to write professional audit documents to the highest standards of quality.
Ability to think creatively, generate innovative ideas, challenge the status quo and deliver work effectively.
Attention to detail, ability to multitask and strong time-management skills.
Innovator; the first person to try new solutions, are excited by the possibilities of new ideas and new ways of doing things and have a keen interest in technology.
Interpersonal skills; the ability to build client relationships with a foundation of trust and responsibility.
Analytical skills; the ability to think critically, research and solve problems.
Commitment to self-development & learning.
Affinity with our values; in particular, respect for individuals, diversity and integrity.
Experience with R and / or Python, data visualisation tools such as Power Bi.
Experience of managing, training, and coaching team members.
Desirable but not essential: knowledge or experience in audit and / or accounting.
Desirable but not essential: knowledge or experience of main accounting systems / ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
Desirable but not essential: experience in Alteryx, Microsoft Azure, databases and querying using SQL, AI, tool development and the Microsoft Power Platform.
At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
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