Global Statutory Audit - Manager

Role Responsibilities:
•    Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients which includes Irish/UK and international audits.
•    Overseeing the detailed audit work of assistant managers and seniors on audits.
•    Liaising closely with clients in relation to planning and closing meetings and discussing business developments generally.
•    Reviewing audit work papers.
•    Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialised issues.
•    Assist the team including motivating them, allocating on the job tasks for audits and completing staff and job allocation, job planning, training needs, staff issues, identification of resources required etc.
•    For the more technically demanding audits, there may be the need to on-site manage and assist in the performance of complex sections such as Share Based Compensation, Revenue Recognition and other critical areas as defined in the audit process.
•    Supervise and train more junior members of the dedicated Audit staff to ensure that firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process.
•    Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services.
•    Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients, contributing to the growth and expansion of the firm's client base.

 
Skills and Attributes
•    ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified
•    Minimum 7+ years’ experience in external audits with 4 years’ experience as a manager (or assistant manager with portfolio)
•    Experience from a top-ten firm
•    Audit experience of large companies or multinational entities
•    Extensive knowledge of IFRS and/or Irish and UK GAAP
•    Some knowledge or awareness of US GAAP would be a benefit
•    The ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
•    Excellent written and verbal communication
•    Previous experience with documenting testing, results and finding in an electronic auditing package
•    Experience of working as part of a team supporting others
•    Be commercially awareness