Assistant Manager – Risk Consulting & Internal Audit

Amicus Search & Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Search & Recruitment represents a leading, high-growth professional services firm in Dublin seeking an Assistant Manager - Internal Audit. The role offers hybrid working, progression, and the opportunity to lead complex risk-based audits from planning through reporting.

You will manage stakeholder relationships across Government Departments and Not-For-Profits, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with IIA standards while delivering practical recommendations to Partners and

Qualifications

• Experience leading internal audit engagements within professional services
• Strong governance, risk and control knowledge
• Ability to manage client relationships with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead complex risk-based internal audit assignments from planning to reporting
• Act as key contact for government departments and Not-For-Profits
• Supervise and develop junior staff on live engagements
• Draft audit reports with actionable recommendations for Partners and client boards
• Maintain compliance with IIA standards and firm methodologies

Skills

Internal audit

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

We are representing a leading, high-growth professional services firm in Dublin currently seeking a motivated, technically strong and fully qualified Assistant Manager - Internal Audit. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive professional to join a supportive, high-performing team that prioritizes work-life harmony and clear career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engagement Leadership: Lead complex risk-based internal audit assignments (financial and non-financial) from planning through fieldwork to draft report stage.
• Client Management: Act as a key contact for senior stakeholders across Government Departments, State Bodies, and large Not-For-Profits.
• Testing & Analysis: Conduct stakeholder interviews and analyze client systems to evaluate internal control environments and governance.
• Reporting: Draft clear, practical audit reports with actionable recommendations for Partners and client boards.
• Team Supervision: Guide, mentor, and review the work of junior staff on live engagements to ensure work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Partner Support: Keep Engagement Partners briefed on assignment progress, key findings, and potential scope changes.
• Standards & Quality: Maintain full compliance with IIA standards and firm methodologies.
• Business Development: Assist Partners with tender submissions, client proposals, and pitch presentations.

Key requirements:

• Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
• PQE: Minimum 2 years Post-Qualification Experience.
• Practice Background: Minimum 4 years’ total experience in Risk Consulting / Internal Audit within an accountancy or advisory professional services firm.

Team Culture:

• Work‑Life Harmony: Flexible and hybrid working.
• Development: Learning, mentoring and clear progression.
• Collaboration: Supportive, high‑performing teams.
• Impact: Real ownership and visible client contribution.