Assistant Manager Audit

WE Charity; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager–Audit to join its Dublin practice, reporting to the RI Director and Audit Partners. You will lead seniors and trainees on diverse audit assignments and help grow client portfolios while ensuring quality and timeliness.

You will work within a busy audit department, develop project management and client relationship skills, and participate in performance management and training initiatives as part of the firm’s career framework.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) essential.
• 3+ years PQE
• Demonstrated understanding of multiple audit clients and topical issues
• Strong technical competence
• Proven ability to work on diverse clients across sectors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed project management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Project manage and assist with delivery of a range of portfolios; supervise juniors and review working papers and finalise financial statements for RI sign-off.
• Identify appropriate resolution plans and guidance to address non-compliance areas.
• Manage WIP, billing, timesheets, recoverability, scheduling, planning, staffing and compliance with firm regulations.
• Mentor and motivate teams; participate in Performance Management and deliver training.
• Assist with tenders and fee quotes as required.
• Lead audits in conjunction with the Director RI on planning and client advisory.
• Develop client relationships to grow the portfolio and maintain high-quality delivery.
• Ensure assignments meet high standards within timescales and budgets; provide clear rationale.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ASSISTANTMANAGER– AUDIT

Reporting to: Director RI

Base: 40MespilRoad, Dublin 4

Contract type: Full time / Permanent

JOB PURPOSE

This Assistant Manager role will provide a platform for anyoneseekingto further broaden their overall managerial knowledge and skills within a busy,dynamicand growing Audit department. The job holder will work with the Director RI/ Audit Partners across the practice to deliver a wide range of audit portfolios.

Crowe is a leading business advisory and accountancy firm, ranking among the top 10 Firms in Ireland. The firm currently has 19Partners and over 200staff.

The post holder will lead seniors and trainees on audit assignments. This role is part of the management team in the Crowe career framework.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Projectmanageandassistwith the delivery of a specific range of portfolios andsupervisethe junior team members asrequired. Review audit working papers andfinalisefinancial statements ensuring fullyaccurateready forDirector RIsignoff.
• Manage the identification ofappropriate resolutionplans and guidance to address any identified areas fornon –compliance.
• Manage the WIP, billing, timesheets, recoverability of the portfolio, assignment scheduling, planning, staffing and structure with thefirmcompliance and general administration regulations.
• Manage,mentorand motivate the teams, ensuring that constructive feedback is provided from assignments reports and fullyparticipatein all Performance Management initiatives asrequired. Deliver on and off the job training as required.
• Participate andassistwhenrequiredwith tenders and / or fee quotes whenrequired.
• Project lead, in conjunction with theDirectorRI, the provision of advice to clients on Audit planning.
• Develop client relationships. Contact, liaise and foster business relationship that develops the client portfolio further.
• Manage the delivery of assignments to a high standard of quality, while adhering to allotted timescales, budgets and resource allocation and presenting the assignment for completion toDirector RI. Ensure all assignments have clear supporting rationale.
• Proactively liaise and build effective working relationships with firm staff in all disciplines (Audit, Tax, Company Secretarial etc.) tofacilitateand support the Audit Department.
• Be fully conversant and understand the authority levels of this role and those of all relevant stakeholders to ensure full compliance with the Firm’s policies,proceduresand regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Essential Knowledge & Skills: -
• A fully qualifiedAccountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)is essential.
• 3 plus years relevant PQE
• Demonstrable understanding of multipleAudit clientsand awareness of topical issues
• Evidence of strong technical competence.
• Proven ability to work on a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed Project Management skills plus the proven ability to handle multiple tasks/projects at any one time.
• Strong commercial awareness
  

Essential competencies:

• People Leadership: Proven ability to listen, build rapport, influence and build relationships & keen to develop career into a more senior management role. Proven experience in supervising trainee accountants.
• Practice Management: Proven ability to focus on performance, meeting deadlines and producing results. A proven decision maker, evidence of sound judgement and common sense
• Client Leadership: Displays confidentiality, confidence, agility and affinity with client and sector specialisms.
• Business Development: A strategic thinker that takes ownership of learning, empathy with client needs, seekswayto improve. Evidence of enthusiasm and keeps abreast of developments in this sector.

Equal opportunity

Crowe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Crowe is considered based on merit, qualifications, competenceand talent. Wedon’tregardcolour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special needthat requiresaccommodation, please let us know.

Agency policy

Crowe Irelandendeavoursto recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with recruitment agencies, weoperatewithin a preferred supplier list (PSL). We only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual termsfullyin place. If unsolicited CVs are received from any agency not on our PSL, then we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees