We are looking to appoint an Associate Director – Financial Services Audit to strengthen our senior leadership team.
Main Responsibilities
Lead and oversee Financial Services audit engagements across Banking, Insurance and Asset/Wealth Management clients, ensuring timely, efficient and high-quality delivery.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, developing strong relationships through regular engagement and deep understanding of their business models, risks and regulatory environment.
Ensure audit engagements comply with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, Irish/UK GAAP as applicable), regulatory requirements and Grant Thornton audit methodology.
Manage and review complex audit areas, including risk assessments, judgements, estimates and technical accounting matters specific to Financial Services.
Supervise, coach and mentor managers, seniors and trainees, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing team culture.
Support portfolio management responsibilities, including resourcing, budgeting, fee management and recovery.
Contribute to the development of the Financial Services Audit practice, including thought leadership, training and technical excellence initiatives.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, working closely with Partners on proposals, tenders and client pitches.
Build strong relationships with internal specialists (e.g. regulatory, risk, actuarial, valuations, IT audit) to deliver integrated client solutions.
Skills, Experience & Attributes
ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified.
Typically 7+ years’ post‑qualification experience within Financial Services audit.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and auditing standards; experience across Irish/UK GAAP an advantage.
Proven experience auditing Financial Services entities, with significant depth in at least one core FS sector (Banking, Insurance or Asset/Wealth Management/Funds).
Experience managing large and complex audit engagements and portfolios.
Strong professional judgement and ability to challenge constructively.
Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience motivating, developing and retaining high‑performing teams.
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify value‑added opportunities for clients.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior client management and regulators.
Electronic auditing and data‑enabled audit experience.
Experience gained in a Big 4 or large professional services firm would be advantageous.
Benefits
Our reward and benefits package supports flexibility, wellbeing and long‑term career development. For further information, please visit our website.
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