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Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary Our FDI/DIO group comprises of 19 Partners and 613 Professionals across our Dublin and Regional offices. Between FDI & DIO we provide audit and other assurance services to fast growing, dynamic and established sectors of the economy. We use our industry expertise and experience in serving a wide range of clients across Retail and Consumer, Public Services, Pharmaceutical, Natural Resources, Technology, Information & Communications and Entertainment. Although FDI/DIO are two separate working groups you may have the chance to work across the two groups depending on your skill set. Our DIO practice audits Public Limited companies, Large private corporates, Semi - state bodies, Indigenous Irish businesses and Not-for-profit entities. FDI audits Multinational corporations, subsidiaries of overseas clients including clients subject to PCAOB reporting requirements and Irish registered Foreign Private Investors. Senior Associate: The Senior Associate role in the FDI/DIO group involves taking charge of a broad variety of audits from planning to completion. The Senior Associate is responsible for organizing and managing client assignments and projects including the completion of assignment tasks and project components as well as coaching, advising, and directing team members. Responsibilities Include: Lead an audit team and set the audit approach to the engagement, which makes effective use of team members' skills and is within budget. Liaise onsite with clients to obtain relevant information in order to resolve any queries and to identify causes/risks on issues requiring further consideration. Identify the key business and audit risks of a client and investigate all audit issues to arrive at a solution or proposal Research and resolve technical queries from clients Work closely with the tax department to ensure that the taxation figures for the audit are finalised within the required time. Ensure Manager/Senior Managers (or relevant Partner) are informed on a regular basis on the progress of the audit and relevant issues in respect of budget constraints. Reporting on audit findings to the Managers/Senior Managers and Partners and in particular raise any issues arising during the audit which may impact on risk. Prepare reports detailing issues found and recommending corrective and preventative actions to resolve them Review the work of junior team members to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assignment tasks within agreed time frames. Work as an effective team member during an audit by communicating relevant issues, requesting feedback and coaching junior team members. Education/Professional Qualifications: Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent from a recognised international accounting institution At least 3 years practice accounting experience in a Big 4 firm or other international accounting firm. Detailed understanding of Irish GAAP Knowledge of US GAAP/ SEC and International Accounting Standards would be an asset Business Acumen - use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the market and utilise this information to assist your clients in making innovative business decisions. Relationship management - ability to read situations and modify behaviour to build quality, diverse relationships. Creative - demonstrate an ability to contribute to new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Enthusiastic team player with a passion to coach and encourage others to achieve their potential. Ambitious - demonstrate strong commitment to personal learning and Development. Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland We believe that challenges are better solved together. We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level. Enjoy PwC's perks We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at ( ). Being appreciated for being you Our most valuable asset is our people and we recognise you for it - ensuring you feel like you belong and that you are valued and rewarded for the great work you do everyday. PwC is an equal opportunities employer and creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve is hugely important to us. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Inclusive Workplace Elevate Pledge . ( ) Our Inclusion First strategy puts inclusion at the heart of our culture - supporting an environment where individuality is embraced, diversity is celebrated and inclusion is valued. Check out our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and . Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we'd love to hear from you! 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