Audit Senior - Asset Management

Grant Thornton

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Audit Senior – Asset ManagementWe are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.At GT we don’t just predict your future, we build it.A Career at GTLooking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.What does this mean for you?A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.Grow with usAt Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.Department Overview:
Our Audit & Assurance practice continues to experience significant growth, and we are now looking to expand our Asset Management. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of dynamic industries including Funds, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Structured Finance, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with clients across local markets as well as major international financial centres.We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who are self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing the planning, execution, and delivery of audit engagements across a diverse client base.As part of this growth, we are strengthening our Financial Services Audit team and are now recruiting Audit Seniors to meet the evolving needs of our expanding client portfolio across all of the sectors listed above.Main ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning and executing audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit program development, and fieldwork.Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.Supervise junior audit staff, providing direction, support, and guidance throughout the audit process.Review work completed by team members for accuracy and completeness and provide constructive feedback.Act as a point of contact for clients during audit engagements, addressing their inquiries and providing updates on audit progress.Ensure audit documentation and reports meet firm standards and regulatory requirements.Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills and knowledge of auditing standards and regulations.Support the development and mentoring of junior team members through on-the-job training and coaching.Skills and AttributesMinimum 3 years’ experience requiredQualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA or similar qualification)Strong technical skills (Irish GAAP, Auditing standards, IFRS)Strong experience in audit engagementsWorked with a diverse portfolio of clientsCapable of working on your own initiativeStrong interpersonal skills are essentialStrong attention to detail and analytical assessmentLife at GTReward and benefits:Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.Recognition:We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.#LI-LM1

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