Associate Auditor - Audit Services

Northern Trust; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Limerick is seeking an Associate Auditor responsible for performing audits across the corporation. This role involves documenting audit activities, assessing risks and controls, and providing recommendations to enhance operations.

Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, knowledge of auditing within financial services, and preferably a professional certification. Excellent analytical skills and report writing abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of auditing within the financial services industry.
• Professional certifications and/or an MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews and evaluate control environments.
• Communicate with partners developing recommendations.
• Utilize understanding of corporate units for audit controls.

Skills

Knowledge of auditing

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Report writing capabilities

Education

College or university degree

Professional certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Role

The Associate Auditor is responsible for performing and documenting routine audit examinations across Northern Trust Corporation. Reporting directly to an Audit Team Lead, the role is accountable for completing audit activities in line with established budgets, timelines, and departmental standards. The Associate Auditor also contributes insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to enhance the design and operating effectiveness of the internal control environment.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Performs review of various departments by understanding the key risks and controls within the function being reviewed. Develops and executes test steps, documents results and evaluates results to assess the quality of the control and/or control environment.
• Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry.
• Manages and performs special projects as assigned.
• Participates in meetings with business unit to discuss audit results.
• Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit.
• Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services, and systems have proper audit controls in place (i.e., design of the control environment).
• Evaluates corporate management, business processes, business controls and operating practices during audits and consulting/monitoring engagements.
• Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Audit Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
• Completes and compiles a high quality summary of findings and recommendations for review in a concise and professional manner.

Skills / Qualifications

• Knowledge of auditing within the financial services industry, including a sound understanding of basic accounting principles, supported by a college or university degree and/or entry‑level auditing experience within a financial institution.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA, with demonstrated technical expertise in areas such as accounting, regulatory compliance, or risk management, preferred.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and support audit activities effectively.
• Clear and effective report writing capabilities, alongside strong workpaper documentation skills and attention to detail.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].