OverviewWe are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 73,000 people. In 2024 Grant Thornton Ireland announced a merger with Grant Thornton US, bringing together two strong member firms with shared values and complementary strengths. This strategic alignment further enhances our global capabilities and creates even greater opportunities for our people and our clients. At Grant Thornton, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choice for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. We don’t just predict your future, we help build it.PositionDirector – Corporate AuditDepartment overviewOur Corporate Audit department are looking to expand the team due to our exponential growth. This position will give you exposure to a wide variety of public and private clients in industries such as Pharma, Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, and Telecommunications while also giving you the opportunity to collaborate with clients both locally and globally. We are looking for passionate individuals who are self-motivated, capable of using their own initiative, and able to plan, control and complete large audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.ResponsibilitiesLead large audit engagements, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality audit services.Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services.Ensure audit engagements comply with industry regulations, accounting standards (Irish GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP), and the firm\'s audit methodologies. PCAOB audit experience would be an advantage.Supervise and mentor audit colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.Assist in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the sector.Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients, contributing to the growth and expansion of the firm\'s client base.QualificationsACA/ACCA qualified, or similarMinimum 8+ years’ experience in practiceStrong technical skills and ability to make professional judgments based on findingsAbility to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlinesPortfolio management experienceStrong attention to detail and analytical assessmentExperience working as part of a team supporting othersCommercial awarenessExperience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageousLife at GT & BenefitsReward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.Equity, diversity and inclusionAt Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today we continue to build and develop our existing EDI structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We value integrity and authenticity and encourage you to bring your personality and perspectives to our team from day one.Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients.We also run a recognition program to celebrate achievements and values through our Shout Out scheme.
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