About this role
Role Responsibilities:
• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients which includes Irish/UK and international audits.
• Overseeing the detailed audit work of assistant managers and seniors on audits.
• Liaising closely with clients in relation to planning and closing meetings and discussing business developments generally.
• Reviewing audit work papers.
• Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialised issues.
• Assist the team including motivating them, allocating on the job tasks for audits and completing staff and job allocation, job planning, training needs, staff issues, identification of resources required etc.
• For the more technically demanding audits, there may be the need to on-site manage and assist in the performance of complex sections such as Share Based Compensation, Revenue Recognition and other critical areas as defined in the audit process.
• Supervise and train more junior members of the dedicated Audit staff to ensure that firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process.
• Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services.
• Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients, contributing to the growth and expansion of the firm's client base.
Skills and Attributes
• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in external audits with 4 years’ experience as a manager (or assistant manager with portfolio)
• Experience from a top-ten firm
• Audit experience of large companies or multinational entities
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and/or Irish and UK GAAP
• Some knowledge or awareness of US GAAP would be a benefit
• The ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Previous experience with documenting testing, results and finding in an electronic auditing package
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting others
• Be commercially awareness