Assistant Audit Manager in London

Background

The human element in the property world is all too easily overlooked. This is why Knight Frank believes in building long-term relationships with both clients and staff. This enables us to provide clear, considered and personalised advice on all areas of property whether commercial or residential.

Established in 1896, Knight Frank is a global network of 20,000+ people across over 50 territories. We’ve built an internationally-connected, diverse organisation on a work ethos of collaboration, teamwork, leadership and adaptability. We have created a workplace where opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute and excellence is rewarded. As a result, our people are highly motivated. We want your experience of working with us to be the best that it can be.

We understand that the only way we will continue to thrive is through the commitment and passion of our people and their tireless delivery of excellent client service. That’s why investing in our people is as important to us as investing in our clients. That’s what makes Knight Frank different – the difference is our people.

Scope & Responsibilities

We are looking for a CCAB/IIA/CIMA qualified Assistant Audit Manager, with 3+ years experience of delivering risk-based audits, to support the day-to-day management of the audit function, and lead on delivering internal audits within our Business Services directorate.

The role sits within the ‘Best Practice’ team which centrally co-ordinates audit and compliance activity across the firm. You will report into the Audit Manager and assist with managing compliance audit delivery, and will also lead on delivering an internal audit programme for our Business Services directorate.

In this newly created role, you will be comfortable in adapting to new ways of working and shaping the role to support the Best Practice team, overseen by the Best Practice Manager, which includes an Audit Manager, Compliance Officer, Compliance Advisor and two in-house Residential Service Line Auditors. You will also build and develop relationships with key audit stakeholders across the wider business.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Audit Manager will include:

The role will be based at Knight Frank’s 55 Baker Street Headquarters. We operate a ‘Dynamic Working’ policy which enables us to make decisions on where we work and our daily working pattern, promoting a better work-life balance whilst helping to improve engagement, performance and productivity.

Competencies

Professional experience and personal skills profile

Qualifications/Experience Required

Systems & IT competence