Audit Associate Director

GPC Finance; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution between 5% and 10%

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave allocation

Annual bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for education costs

Frequent company social events

Job summary

GPC Finance in Dublin is seeking an experienced audit leader for their Financial Services practice. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of asset management audits, ensuring high-quality delivery and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will hold ACA / ACCA qualifications and have at least 7 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and numerous benefits including pension contributions and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Asset Management or Financial Services audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Irish GAAP, and funds-related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex portfolio of asset management audit engagements.
• Provide technical leadership on regulatory matters.
• Mentor and develop audit teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Analytical skills

Education

ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

My client based in Dublin 2 is seeking an experienced audit leader to join their growing Financial Services practice. This senior role will oversee a high‑quality portfolio of asset management clients while contributing to leadership, technical excellence and overall practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complex portfolio of asset management audit engagements, ensuring high‑quality delivery and strong client relationships.
• Provide technical leadership on IFRS, Irish GAAP and asset‑management‑specific regulatory matters, including review of key audit judgements.
• Mentor and develop managers and audit teams, supporting performance, capability building and a collaborative culture.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposals, cross‑selling opportunities and growth of the Asset Management offering.

Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA (or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Asset Management or Financial Services audit within a professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, Irish GAAP, and funds‑related reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage complex client portfolios and lead multi‑level audit teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience coaching and developing teams.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: €85,000 – €100,000 DOE
• Pension contribution between 5% and 10%
• Hybrid working structure
• Flexible working hours
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Annual bonus
• EAP Programme to support employee wellbeing
• Frequent company social events
• Support for education costs through reimbursement programmes

If you’re an audit professional considering a move within Dublin, apply today! For more information on the role, contact Katie on 086 827 9647 or email your Cv directly to [e-mail] for review.

Rest assured, at GPC Finance, we will not send your Cv to any of our clients without your prior consent.