Audit Manager

Audit Manager - Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Overview The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing Firm Quality and Risk Assessment, ensuring compliance with professional standards, regulatory standards, and network policies, and enhancing our firm's commitment to delivering high-quality audit services to clients. This role requires a deep understanding of audit processes, risk management, and quality control and involves providing technical guidance on complex audit issues, ensuring that audit teams are proficient in the latest auditing standards and methodologies, and directly engaging with clients to deliver high-quality audit services.
Key Responsibilities Firm Quality Assurance: Design and enforce firm-wide quality control policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and network policies.
Monitor the implementation of the firm’s overall system of quality management and corrective actions.
Conduct regular cold and hot file reviews of audit engagements to ensure compliance with the firm’s audit methodology, network policies, and professional standards.

Risk Assessment and Management: Identify and assess potential risks related to audit engagements.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure audit practices comply with auditing standards (ISA (Ireland)), regulatory requirements, and network policies.
Prepare and present risk assessment reports for the firm’s leadership.

Technical Guidance and Support: Provide expert advice and technical support.
Develop and maintain audit methodologies and best practices.

Training and Development: Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive training programs.
Deliver training sessions on technical audit topics.
Identify areas for improvement and provide actionable recommendations.

Policy and Procedure Development: Develop, update, and communicate audit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with regulatory bodies, professional organizations, and other external stakeholders on technical and training matters.
Represent the firm in technical forums.

Research and Development: Stay abreast of the latest developments in auditing and accounting standards.

Client Engagement: Work closely with audit clients to understand their inherent and business risks and ensure the delivery of high-quality audit services.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and exceptional service delivery.
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and discussions to provide technical insights and recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
Minimum of 4-5 years PQE in auditing.
Experience in Big 4 / 6 / Top 10 preferred.
Skills and Competencies Extensive knowledge of ISA (Ireland), FRS 101, FRS 102, and IFRS, regulatory requirements, and systems of quality management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex auditing and accounting issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
Strong client service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality audit services.
Strong presentation skills and experience in delivering training to a team with a range of abilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Experience in managing projects and driving initiatives to completion.
Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing audit files and documentation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits Early Friday finish during Summer months.
EAP Healthcare Programme.
Bike to work scheme.
Incremental annual leave.
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Office Locations Dublin 4 Office:
Argyle Square
Morehampton Road
Donnybrook
Dublin 4
D04 W9W7 Ireland
Dublin 7 Office:
Unit 218/219 The Capel Building
Mary's Abbey
Dublin 7
D07 CR23
Ireland
PKF Brenson Lawlor Limited is a firm of Chartered Accountants authorised by Chartered Accountants Ireland to carry out investment business.
Company Registration Number: 74552
Registered in Ireland.

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