Job Description
Audit Director – Financial Services (BDO Ireland)Department: AuditEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: DublinDescriptionBDO Ireland's Audit department is growing, and we have an open vacancy for a Director. This position will work alongside the department's Directors and Partners. 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 in 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 realize 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.Key Responsibilities & RelationshipsResponsibilitiesProactively manage client expectations and be the 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 processes both to Group Auditors and from Component Auditors.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.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.RelationshipsDevelop strong working relationships with the managers and other members of the team.Actively collaborate with peers in other teams/departments.Be the main point of contact for a range of clients.Develop a good understanding of the firm's core values and how they apply to our objectives/strategies, particularly how they impact our department.Share knowledge and experience with others, including on-the-job training of more junior team members.Assist with the preparation of clients' presentations, including preparation of board reports and tender/proposal documents.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseACA 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.BenefitsIncomeCompetitive salary.Annual bonus scheme.Enhanced benefit allowance.Travel Green Allowance Voucher.Mobile phone.Employee referral scheme – “refer a friend”.Income protection.Pension scheme.HealthPermanent 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.CareerCareer Progression.BDO Learning & Development programme.Coverage of professional subscription.LeaveTogether Anywhere Leave.Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.Adoptive Leave Increase.LocationFree breakfast every day.State of the art office.Central location.On-site café.On-site complementary barista. #J-18808-Ljbffr