Associate Director, Risk, Compliance and Practice AssuranceAssociate Director, Risk, Compliance and Practice AssuranceVacancy NameAssociate Director, Risk, Compliance and Practice AssuranceVacancy NoVN1191Employment TypePermanentDurationN/ALocation CityAnyLocation CountryIrelandCompany DescriptionXeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.DescriptionThis is a central position on our compliance team playing a critical role in ensuring that Xeinadin operations meet regulatory standards, internal policies, and industry best practices. This role will oversee the design, implementation, and oversight of compliance programs and practice assurance initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement in compliance risk management and operational excellence across the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, manage, and enhance compliance monitoring and practice assurance frameworks.Provide strategic advice and operational guidance on matters related to compliance and quality assurance.Conduct regular compliance audits, risk assessments, and practice reviews to identify gaps and drive remedial actions.Lead investigations into compliance breaches or incidents, ensuring appropriate reporting and corrective actions.Collaborate closely with operational teams and external regulator (ICAEW) to ensure timely and effective resolution of any issues.Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and best practices relevant to the organisation's activities, ensuring policies and procedures are updated accordingly.Prepare and present reports on compliance risks, assurance findings, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership and Exco as needed.Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance culture and operational resilience.Key RequirementsProfessional certification either in compliance, risk management, audit, or similar desirable.Minimum of 7-10 years experience in compliance, risk management, internal audit, or practice assurance positions.Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and risk management principles relevant to professional services, ideally audit and accountancy (ICAEW/CAI requirements).Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.Additional RequirementsModelHybridSalaryCompetitiveBenefitsBenefits• Company Pension Scheme• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum• Business closure over Christmas*• Life Assurance x4 annual salary• Enhanced family leave policies• Enhanced Company Sick Pay• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential• Corporate Discounts PlatformFlexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:• PMI single or family• Critical Illness Cover• Cash plan• Cycle to work• Eye care• Dental*subject to exceptions and business needsBoost your careerFind thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.
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