BUSINESS RECOVERY SERVICES MANAGER - BDO

PRIMARY TASKS: To provide the best service to the client and assist the partners to achieve a high rate of return on jobs and chargeable time within the firm.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 Plan and develop the assignment work programme having regard to the most effective use of available resources.

 Manage assignments to ensure that work is completed to a satisfactory technical standard and on time.

 Manage subordinate staff, identifying individual strengths and weaknesses in order that appropriate training measures may be taken to assist career development and promotion.

 Review and control all assignment outputs including correspondence, reports and schedules, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and accuracy are maintained.

 Keep partners adequately informed of progress on engagements and of potential problems requiring resolution.

 Identify significant problems in the client's operations and recommend appropriate action either by utilising expertise from the assignment team or from elsewhere in the firm.

 Perform such detailed tasks as may be required including work of an advanced technical nature.

 Prepare, review and discuss with staff individual performance appraisal reports.

 To be aware of the latest technical developments through reading and attendance of courses (internal and external).

 Review the assignment file and ensure that it is complete in accordance with best practice.

 Assist in the control of work in progress and billing.

 Develop and maintain positive commercial relationships with clients and the development of client work in terms of quality of work done and services provided.

 Motivate staff and generate team spirit.

 Provide liaison between the partner and the client and maintain close contact with the client throughout the engagement including attending client meetings.

 Be responsible for maintaining a professional approach and demeanour at all times.

 Subject to appropriate consultation, communicate and support the decisions of the firm in relation to subordinate staff.

 Carry out duties in accordance with the office procedures manual.

Key Requirements:-

Extensive knowledge of all types of Insolvency.
Superior ability to delegate and motivate staff.
Excellent communication skills.
Good marketing ability.

Qualifications:-

A qualified accountant with JIEB and at least 5 years insolvency experience.