Director Audit & Assurance Quality (AAQ)

The Director AssuranceQualityis responsible forestablishingand maintainingaquality framework for assurance engagements conducted outside the Audit & Assurance service linethatcomplies withrelevant professional standards and meets quality expectations.

Working closely with service line leaders engagementteamsandAAQ the Director will develop a deep understanding of the assurance engagements performed throughout the firm.The rolewillprovide leadership in the development implementation and oversight of assuranceframeworksmethodologies monitoringactivitiesand remediation programsthat support consistent high-quality engagement outcomes.

A key focus of the role is the establishment and operation of a firm-wide assurance engagement inspection program including the identification of emerging risks root cause analysis of quality findings and the development of targeted remediation and capability-building initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Assurance Methodology and Quality Framework

• Develop andmaintainquality frameworks methodologies policiesguidanceand tools supporting assurance engagements conducted outside the Audit & Assurance service line.
• Establish consistent quality expectations and engagement performance requirements across assurance service offerings.
• Monitor changes to professional standards regulatory requirements and industry practices and assess their implications for assurance methodologies.
• Collaborate with service line leadership to embed quality requirements into engagement delivery processes.
• Develop practical templates guidance materials and resources that promote consistencyscalabilityand compliance across assurance engagements.
• Facilitate technical consultations on assurancemethodologymatters and provide guidance on complex engagement issues.

Assurance Quality Monitoring

• Build andmaintaina risk-based monitoring framework covering assurance engagements across the firm.
• Develop quality indicators and reporting mechanisms to assess engagement quality andidentifyemerging risks.
• Analysequality trends inspection findings and consultation themes to identify areas requiring additional support or intervention.
• Prepare reporting and insights for firm leadershipregardingthe effectiveness ofassurancequality processes.
• Support service lines in responding to regulatory reviews qualityassessmentsand other assurance-related inspections where.

Engagement Inspection Program

• Design implement and manage a firm-wide assurance engagement inspection program.
• Determineinspection scope selection criteria and review methodologies based on risk assessments and strategic priorities.
• Lead or oversee engagement inspections to evaluate compliance with applicable standardsmethodologiesand firm policies.
• Communicate inspection findings to engagement teams and service line leadership in a constructive and practical manner.
• Maintain documentation and reporting of inspection outcomes andmonitorclosure ofidentifiedactions.

Remediation and Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis activities arising from inspection findings qualityreviewsand other monitoring activities.
• Design implement and monitor remediation plans to address identified deficiencies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of remedial actions and recommend further improvements where.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across assurance practices.
• Identifyopportunities to enhance methodologiesprocessesand quality management activities.

Learning and Capability Development

• Partner with service lines and Learning & Development teams toidentifyassurance capability gaps and quality risks.
• Develop targeted learning programs informed by inspection findingsmonitoringactivities technicalconsultationsand emerging assurance risks.
• Design and deliver workshops webinars guidancematerialsand other learning resources.
• Support assurance practitioners in developing technical capability and professional judgement.
• Build communities of practice that encourage knowledge sharing and consistent application of assurance methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop strong working relationships with leaders across all assurance-performing service lines.
• Act as a trusted advisor onassurancequality matters and quality management systems.
• Facilitate collaboration between APPD service line leadership and subject matter specialists.
• Represent the firm in discussions with regulators industrybodiesand professional associations whereappropriate.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the firms assurance capabilities and reputation.