What is the opportunity?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Enterprise Capability Team, a core part of GIA. The team comprises audit professionals who work closely with the Head of Audit to deliver audits across the Group. As Senior Audit Manager you will work across all divisions and risks, broadening your experience or focusing on a core area.
In This Role, You Will
* Support scoping and planning audit engagements to meet the objectives outlined in the Group Audit Committee approved audit plan.
* Evaluate internal controls and processes through planning, execution and reporting of audit engagements.
* Lead audit engagements ensuring they are run within budget, time and resource requirements.
* Report on the status of audit engagements to the Heads of Audit.
* Manage partner engagement with auditees throughout the engagement, including regular updates and agreement of audit issues and final report.
* Support the development of the annual assurance plan and opinion.
* Support and mentor new and junior members of the team in audit methodology and use of Audit Board.
* Ensure audits are delivered in line with GIA methodology.
What will make you stand out?
* Experience leading Financial Risk audits.
* Internal audit experience in Financial Services with strong knowledge of audit methodology, processes and IIA standards.
* Relevant business and industry knowledge of Financial Services.
* Extensive subject matter experience in the relevant risk areas and the Financial Services Industry.
* Solid understanding of working within a large complex organisation, developing organisational relationships and leading through influence.
* Advanced reporting writing skills, critical thinking and the ability to convey complex information simply to Executive and Board audiences.
* Highly adept at navigating governance processes and working cross‑functionally with partners to achieve outcomes.
* In‑depth knowledge and understanding of Bank of Ireland.
* Strong people‑manager skills.
Essential Qualifications
Qualified or working towards a relevant Internal Auditor qualification (Certified Internal Auditor – CIA, or Certified Information System Auditor – CISA) or an Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA).
More About The Team
GIA forms the third line of defence for the Bank of Ireland Group. GIA’s purpose is ‘to Help Make Bank of Ireland Better’, providing independent assurance to key partners on the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management and internal control frameworks. The team carries out risk‑based assignments covering Group businesses and functions, and communicates findings to senior management and other key partners.
Role details
Hybrid role based primarily at Baggot Plaza, Dublin 4 or Donegal Square, Belfast, with a minimum of 8 days per month working in‑person.
Why work with us?
Bank of Ireland prioritises work‑life balance with commitment to hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, 6 months paid maternity leave and a fertility and surrogacy policy. We offer health insurance, employee assistance, WebDoctor, financial wellbeing coaches, and support for professional development.
Flexible working matching promise
We promise to try to match your current flexible working arrangement in this new role.
Key Competencies
* Customer Focused – People Manager
* Manage Risk – People Manager
* Better together – People Manager
* Take Ownership – People Manager
* Be Decisive – People Manager
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Banking
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