Internal Audit Lead Job In Dublin

Financial Reporting/Internal Audit Lead sought for 18-month fixed-term contract in Dublin 1, managing statutory financial reporting and audits, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with regulatory and governance standards.

Based in Dublin 1, this hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with various teams and external auditors to oversee financial statement audits and drive improvements in financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Statutory Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Audit Process Management: Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of statutory financial audits, liaising with external auditors and internal teams to ensure audits are completed on schedule.
• Internal Controls & Reporting: Enhance and maintain the financial reporting and control environment by working with cross-functional teams, ensuring the integrity of financial statement processes.
• Governance and Regulatory Reporting: Oversee the financial reporting process, ensuring that governance bodies, including the Audit and Risk Committee, receive timely and accurate information and audit readiness reports.
• Audit Recommendations Implementation: Coordinate the implementation of audit recommendations, setting up working groups and reporting progress to auditors and internal governance bodies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Support: Work alongside finance teams to ensure audit findings align with the organisation's budgeting and forecasting activities, supporting financial planning.

Key Requirements:

• Accounting Qualifications: ACCA, ACA, or CIMA certified, with proven experience in financial reporting, audit management, or financial control roles.
• Financial Reporting Expertise: Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and regulatory reporting within large organisations, ideally within the public sector or similar organisation.
• Audit Experience: At least 3 year's experience managing statutory audits or financial reporting processes, with the ability to handle complex audit engagements.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly present financial data and audit findings to senior stakeholders, including auditors and governance committees.