Audit Director | Top 5 Firm | Dublin

Our client is one of Ireland's leading professional services firms, with a strong commitment to personal and professional growth. With over 2000 employees in 8 offices across Ireland and the Isle of Man, they are dedicated to building a diverse team of ambitious individuals who share their core values. They work across a range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, and telecommunications, providing their clients with cutting-edge solutions to help them grow and succeed.

As a part of their Audit and Assurance team, they are looking for experienced and self-motivated individuals who can take on the responsibility of managing a large and varied portfolio of clients. In this role, you will work closely with clients both locally and globally, identifying new business opportunities and providing expert guidance and support. You will also be responsible for supervising and training junior members of the team, ensuring that Grant Thornton's high standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process.

What's On Offer —

• A competitive compensation package with a defined career path
• Relocation support (where applicable)
• Training and support from our dedicated learning and development team
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Subsidized healthcare insurance
• Wedding leave
• Hybrid working week - blended arrangement where you can work from home, at the Grant Thornton office, or client sites depending on business, client, and team needs
• 3 pm finish on Fridays during the summer months and before a bank holiday

Main Responsibilities —

• Identify client needs and new business opportunities within client organizations
• Project management - take responsibility for managing a large and varied portfolio of clients
• Supervise and train junior members of the team to ensure that Grant Thornton's standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process
• Prepare and present business tenders in order to develop and grow your client portfolio
• Working capital management - manage work in progress and billings
• Client fee negotiation
• Take full responsibility for managing and reviewing the work of the audit team
• Cross-business unit liaison with other teams such as tax, advisory, etc.

About you —

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Minimum 7+ years' experience
• Strong technical skills (Irish GAAP and auditing standards. IFRS experience an advantage but not essential);
• Electronic auditing experience ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Ability to make professional judgements based on findings
• Portfolio management experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
• Experience working as part of a team supporting others
• Commercial awareness
• Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous

 

Sound like something that's of interest? Please send your details through the link below and we'll be in touch for a confidential discussion on the details!

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence

 

Check out our website – https://www.claritysearchpartners.ie

 

Patrick O’Rourke is a Tax/Audit/Accountancy Recruitment Specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Director level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, please contact me directly – T – 087 190 2963