Audit Director – Financial Services (BDO Ireland)

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Audit Director – Financial Services (BDO Ireland)

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

BDO Irelands Audit department is growing, and we have an open vacancy for a Director . This position will work alongside the departments Director's and Partner's. You will become a part of the decision-making process within the department.

We're seeking a dynamic Director eager for a fresh challenge within our innovative and forward-looking Banking Team within our Audit Department. This role can provide an opportunity for advancing your career, engaging large scale projects, and continuous learning and growth within a supportive team environment.

At BDO you can be yourself - we value you as an individual and want you to realise your aspirations. You have a voice and your opinion counts. We give you the challenge and support you need, and you can shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients. Working closely with Senior Executive levels in managing the audit specific requirements.
• Manage a portfolio of clients of variable sizes across different industries.
• Manage international reporting process both to Group Auditors and from Component Auditors
• Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients
• Coordinate and project manage the allocation of staff resources to jobs
• Lead teams on the planning; execution; and completion of audits
• Provide technical auditing and accounting assistance to team members and clients
• Report directly to partner/director on engagements
• Assist with managing the team's financial performance e.g. agreeing and billing of fees; cash collections; monitoring recoverability of WIP etc
• Will be involved in the design and delivery of technical training
• Participate in the coaching, mentoring and appraisal of staff
• Manage and coordinate the pitch/proposals for new work

Relationships

• Will develop strong working relationships with the managers and other members of the team
• Will actively collaborate with peers in other teams/departments
• Will be the main point of contact for a range of clients
• Will develop a good understanding of the firm's core values and how they apply to our objectives/strategies. In particular how they impact our department and the part the job holder and our team plays in achieving them
• Will be sharing knowledge and experience with others including on the job training of more junior team members
• Will assist with the preparation of clients' presentations including preparation of board reports and tender/proposal documents

• ACA or ACCA qualification with a minimum of 6 years PQE
• Strong technical auditing and accounting skills, including knowledge of ISAs and IFRS
• Banking experience is preferred
• Experience working on large, complex group audits is advantageous
• Proven management skills and behaviors
• Strong market/commercial awareness
• Understanding of the operational aspects of managing an audit team and being accountable for results

Income

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced benefit allowance
• Travel Green Allowance Voucher
• Mobile phone
• Employee referral scheme – “refer a friend”.
• Income protection
• Pension scheme

Health

• Permanent Health Insurance (Income Protection)
• Digi Doc
• Group health schemes
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CSR, Sports and Social and Wellness Committees
• On site gym

Career

• Career Progression
• BDO Learning & Development programme
• Coverage of professional subscription

Leave

• Together Anywhere Leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Adoptive Leave Increase

Location

• Free breakfast every day
• State of the art office
• Central location
• On site café
• On site complementary barista