Job DescriptionAudit Senior – BankingWe are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.About Grant ThorntonGrant 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 68,000 people.At GT, 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 decisions 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.At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.A Career at GTLooking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.What does this mean for you?A career in a more inclusive working environmentA more collaborative work cultureA more supported, flexible working roleMore possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clientsWe respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best.Department OverviewOur Audit & Assurance practice continues to experience significant growth, and we are now looking to expand ourBanking Auditteam. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of banking and financial services clients, including retail and commercial banks, credit institutions, and regulated entities. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with clients across local markets as well as major international financial centres.We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who are self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing the planning, execution, and delivery of audit engagements across a diverse banking client base.Role PurposeAs an Audit Senior in Banking, you will lead and deliver high-quality audits for banking and financial institutions, ensuring compliance with Irish GAAP/IFRS and auditing standards. You will supervise junior team members, act as a key client contact, and contribute to continuous improvement across our audit methodology and tools.Main ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning and executing banking audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit programme development, and fieldwork.Ensure audits are conducted 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 and completeness and provide constructive feedback.Act as a point of contact for banking clients during audit engagements, addressing their inquiries and providing updates on audit progress.Ensure audit documentation and reports meet firm standards and regulatory requirements.Participate in training programmes to enhance technical skills and knowledge of banking regulations and auditing standards.Support the development and mentoring of junior team members through on-the-job training and coaching.Skills And AttributesMinimum 3 years' experience in external audit, ideally with banking exposure.Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA or similar qualification).Strong technical skills (Irish GAAP, Auditing standards, IFRS).Knowledge of banking regulations and risk frameworks is an advantage.Experience working with a diverse portfolio of banking clients.Capable of working on your own initiative.Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment.Life at GTOur reward 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 (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.RecognitionWe want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. OurShout Outrecognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements.About UsWe are Grant ThorntonGrant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they're located.At GT, we work astrusted 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 decisions 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.At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.A Career at GTLooking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.What does this mean for you?A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.Grow with usAt Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.Our BenefitsPlease follow this link for information on our generous benefits package.About The TeamEquity, diversity and inclusionAt Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. 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. 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. You form the bedrock of our firm's best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.Reward And BenefitsOur reward 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.RecognitionWe want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.