Our client's Insurance audit and assurance team is undergoing a period of significant growth.Audit reform legislation has required the market to look for increased diversity and choice of firms; and their financial services practice has been a key beneficiary of this. They are now recognised in the market as one of the foremost financial services audit and assurance practices and this is demonstrated by the significant number of insurance mandates transitioned to date and upcoming new engagements.The PositionWe wish to appoint an ambitious and diligent Senior Manager in our Insurance Team. Given the growth of the Insurance practice since changes in Audit reform legislation, the position will offer you excellent advancement opportunities working with a diverse range of high-profile financial institutions. You will work closely with our international colleagues on cross border assignments and build close working relationships with the directors and partners alongside playing an active role in the ongoing development of our financial services division. This position requires an individual with strong technical, interpersonal and client relationship skills.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be given the opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients and carry out work to a high technical standard in a commercially beneficial manner. You will have the responsibility of leading a dedicated team including managing, organising and deploying staff on assignments as necessary. You will have a key role in formulating the strategic direction of the Insurance team internally in terms of quality and standards and externally in terms of market direction for the team.Other duties include:Develop and manage a portfolio of Insurance clientsAssist partners and directors in business development activitiesControl the financial aspects of a client portfolio; including budgeting, negotiating, billing and recovery. Build and maintain strong relationships across the firm and assist and collaborate with different business areasEffectively plan and resource staff on assignments.Promote the firm's values and beliefs, demonstrating integrity and maintaining an ethical stance, using flexibility and tact to express views as necessary.Communicate team goals with clarity and set clear objectives for team members that are aligned to business plans and monitors and assesses performance, providing timely feedback and support as necessary.Recruit, promote and develop talent within the team, ensuring equal opportunities and providing feedback.Maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of the firm's risk management policies and operational procedures and ensures team adherence to these.Ensure client expectations and issues are understood, developing collaborative relationships.Contribution to learning & development and coaching of junior staff including participation in the delivery of internal training coursesPrincipal RequirementsQualified accountant with insurance audit experience in a large practice environment (minimum 3 years PQE)Role model within the team setting high standards of quality and demonstrating commitment to self-development.Communicates team goals with clarity, sets clear objectives for team members that are aligned to business plans and monitors and assesses performance, providing timely feedback and support as necessary.Effectively develops talent within the team.Experience in leading and operational supervision of large audit assignmentsThorough understanding and technical proficiency in IFRS, FRS 102 and Solvency IIFluent English with excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational and project management capabilitiesPatrick O'Rourke is an Audit/ Tax recruitment specialist, experienced in placing candidates fromentry to Director level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, pleasecontact me directly – T –