Audit Senior – Insurance
Grant Thornton Ireland – Audit & Assurance practice. Expand Insurance Audit team.
Department Overview
Our Audit & Assurance practice is growing. We are looking for motivated, proactive individuals who can manage the planning, execution and delivery of audit engagements across a broad range of insurance clients including life, non‑life, reinsurance, captives and intermediaries.
Position Purpose
As an Audit Senior in Insurance you will lead and deliver high‑quality audits for insurance entities, supervise junior team members, act as a key client contact and contribute to continuous improvement of our audit methodology and tools.
Main Responsibilities
Assist in planning and executing insurance audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit programme development and fieldwork
Deliver audits in accordance with professional standards and firm policies
Supervise junior audit staff, providing direction, support and guidance throughout the audit process
Review work completed by team members for accuracy, quality and completeness, providing constructive feedback
Act as a key point of contact for clients during audit engagements, responding to queries and providing regular updates
Ensure audit documentation and reports meet firm standards
Maintain a strong understanding of insurance accounting and industry developments
Participate in training programmes to enhance technical skills and sector knowledge
Support the development and mentoring of junior team members through on‑the‑job coaching
Skills And Attributes
Minimum 3 years’ experience in external audit, ideally with insurance or financial services exposure
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
Strong technical accounting and auditing skills
Experience working with a portfolio of insurance clients is an advantage
Ability to work on own initiative and manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
High attention to detail with strong analytical ability
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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