Job Description
Forvis Mazars , the smart choice Forvis Mazars is a leading professional services firm in Ireland with ambitious growth plans and over 900 staff based in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Limerick. As an internationally integrated partnership, we operate in over 100 countries and territories around the world and draw on the expertise of over 50,000 professionals to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.. Why join us Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives. Are you a looking to further your career in audit, to fast track your future progression and to maintain a healthy work life balance? If you are highly motivated, talented and looking to move to an ambitious & rapidly growing team then what are you waiting for? Get in touch with our Recruitment team today! The Forvis Mazars Insurance audit and assurance team is undergoing a period of significant growth. We offer opportunities for progression, a bespoke learning and development programme and a collaborative environment. Our team is diverse with a culture underpinned by openness, collaboration and a shared desire for future success. Audit reform legislation has required the market to look for increased diversity and choice of firms; and our financial services practice has been a key beneficiary of this. We 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 Position We wish to appoint an ambitious and diligent Audit 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 senior management team 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 Responsibilities You 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 client Assist partners and directors in business development activities Control 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 areas Effectively 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 course s Principal Requirements Qualified accountant with insurance audit experience in a large practice environment (minimum 1 year 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 assignments Thorough understanding and technical proficiency in IFRS, FRS 102 and Solvency II Fluent English with excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent organisational and project management capabilities Don't wait. Act. Please Note: Forvis Mazars is an Equal Opportunities Employer. In applying for a role with us, you consent that Forvis Mazars will process your personal data for the purpose of handling your application. Forvis Mazars endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with agencies, Forvis Mazars operates within a preferred supplier list (PSL) and only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms are in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from agencies, we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees. Thank you for your co-operation. 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