GBS Audit & Compliance Lead
At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 39,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit / Compliance Lead to oversee and manage consolidated group audit, statutory audits and statutory financial statement preparation across multiple countries in Europe. This role involves managing relationships with third-party outsourced service providers (BPO Partner), Big 4 firms, and internal IVCE Teams, to ensure that all audits / statutory financial statements preparation are completed efficiently, accurately, and within the required timeframes. You will also be instrumental in setting up an Audit Centre of Excellence and ensuring timely delivery and adherence to performance standards.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
3rd Party Outsourced Service Provider Management:
Lead and collaborate with our external BPO Partner to ensure information provided by the service provider enables audits to be conducted in an efficient and effective manner.
Timeliness:
Ensure the completion of group audit, statutory audits and preparation of statutory financial statements across Europe, in a timely and accurate manner, meeting all deadlines.
Audit Center of Excellence:
Establish and maintain an Audit Center of Excellence to drive best practices and continuous improvements across audit and statutory financial statement processes and procedures.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and evaluate continuous improvement opportunities within the audit / Statutory Financial Statements Preparation process. Work with service providers (BPO Partner and Big4 firms) and IVCE (Internal & External Stakeholders) to implement these improvements, enhancing audit efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality.
End-to-End Process Management:
Responsible for managing the full audit cycle including planning, interim testing, and year-end testing, ensuring audits are executed with the highest quality. For Statutory Audits, this includes getting Statutory Financial Statements prepared accurately and timely by the outsourced partner (Big 4 firm).
Management Letter Issue Resolution:
Work closely with BPO Partner and GBS management to address and resolve any issues or concerns raised in the Management Letter from auditors, ensuring timely actions are taken.
Financial Statement Preparation:
Collaborate with third-party service provider (Big 4 firm) in the preparation of statutory financial statements for European entities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.
KPI Management:
Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) with BPO Partner, focusing on timely delivery and ensuring the "Right First Time" metrics are consistently met.
Audit Status Reporting:
Provide regular and clear reporting on the status of ongoing audits, ongoing statutory financial statement preparation, highlighting any risks, delays, or challenges to management.
Escalation Point:
Serve as a primary escalation point for Global Business Solutions (GBS), auditors, and third-party service providers, resolving any issues or concerns in a timely and effective manner.
Experience/Qualifications:
Extensive experience in auditing, with a focus on statutory audits and experience working with third-party providers (preferably Big 4).
Experience working with BPO Providers for a minimum of 5 years.
Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA) with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience.
Strong understanding of statutory audit processes and financial reporting standards (IFRS, local GAAP, etc.).
Proven experience in managing audit teams, third-party service providers, and working with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
Proficiency in English is required. Additional European languages would be advantageous.
Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
What We Offer:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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At IVC Evidensia, we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries and around 39,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit / Compliance Lead to oversee and manage consolidated group audit, statutory audits and statutory financial statement preparation across multiple countries in Europe. This role involves managing relationships with third-party outsourced service providers (BPO Partner), Big 4 firms, and internal IVCE Teams, to ensure that all audits / statutory financial statements preparation are completed efficiently, accurately, and within the required timeframes. You will also be instrumental in setting up an Audit Centre of Excellence and ensuring timely delivery and adherence to performance standards.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
3rd Party Outsourced Service Provider Management:
Lead and collaborate with our external BPO Partner to ensure information provided by the service provider enables audits to be conducted in an efficient and effective manner.
Timeliness:
Ensure the completion of group audit, statutory audits and preparation of statutory financial statements across Europe, in a timely and accurate manner, meeting all deadlines.
Audit Center of Excellence:
Establish and maintain an Audit Center of Excellence to drive best practices and continuous improvements across audit and statutory financial statement processes and procedures.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and evaluate continuous improvement opportunities within the audit / Statutory Financial Statements Preparation process. Work with service providers (BPO Partner and Big4 firms) and IVCE (Internal & External Stakeholders) to implement these improvements, enhancing audit efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality.
End-to-End Process Management:
Responsible for managing the full audit cycle including planning, interim testing, and year-end testing, ensuring audits are executed with the highest quality. For Statutory Audits, this includes getting Statutory Financial Statements prepared accurately and timely by the outsourced partner (Big 4 firm).
Management Letter Issue Resolution:
Work closely with BPO Partner and GBS management to address and resolve any issues or concerns raised in the Management Letter from auditors, ensuring timely actions are taken.
Financial Statement Preparation:
Collaborate with third-party service provider (Big 4 firm) in the preparation of statutory financial statements for European entities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.
KPI Management:
Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) with BPO Partner, focusing on timely delivery and ensuring the "Right First Time" metrics are consistently met.
Audit Status Reporting:
Provide regular and clear reporting on the status of ongoing audits, ongoing statutory financial statement preparation, highlighting any risks, delays, or challenges to management.
Escalation Point:
Serve as a primary escalation point for Global Business Solutions (GBS), auditors, and third-party service providers, resolving any issues or concerns in a timely and effective manner.
Experience/Qualifications:
Extensive experience in auditing, with a focus on statutory audits and experience working with third-party providers (preferably Big 4).
Experience working with BPO Providers for a minimum of 5 years.
Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA) with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience.
Strong understanding of statutory audit processes and financial reporting standards (IFRS, local GAAP, etc.).
Proven experience in managing audit teams, third-party service providers, and working with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
Proficiency in English is required. Additional European languages would be advantageous.
Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
What We Offer:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance 26 days annual leave Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Pension Discretionary Bonus Discounted staff pet care Dog Friendly office Free Parking available at Head Office
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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