Audit Manager

Darwin Hawkins; Limerick; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is seeking an Audit Manager – Financial Services in Limerick City to lead a portfolio of FS audit engagements and contribute to the growth of the firm’s audit & assurance division. You will work closely with Senior Managers and Partners, guiding planning, execution and the delivery of high-quality audits.

This role offers a clear pathway to Partner, exposure to international clients and a collaborative team that values technical accounting excellence and strong client

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong external audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Management – Manage external audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services.
• Client Portfolio – Oversee audit assignments across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients, including investment funds, UCITS, SPVs and digital asset businesses.
• Financial Reporting – Review audit files, financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Client Relationships – Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and providing guidance throughout the audit process.
• Team Leadership – Supervise, coach and develop junior audit team members, reviewing their work and supporting their professional development.
• Senior Management Exposure – Work closely with Senior Managers and Partners to ensure the efficient delivery of audit engagements.
• Technical Accounting – Identify and resolve complex accounting and audit issues, ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards.
• Audit Quality – Ensure all engagements are completed in accordance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements and professional standards.

Job description

Job Title: Audit Manager – Financial Services | Pathway to Partner

Sector: Professional Services – Audit & Assurance

Location: Limerick City

Our Client

Our client is a growing international professional services firm with an established presence in Limerick and operations across multiple jurisdictions. The firm specialises in providing audit and assurance services to a diverse portfolio of financial services clients, including investment funds, UCITS, SPVs and digital asset businesses.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join an expanding international audit practice offering strong career progression and a genuine pathway to Partner.

You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of financial services clients while working closely with senior management and Partners. The firm offers an attractive salary package, international exposure and the opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of its Limerick operations.

This opportunity may be particularly attractive to candidates originally from Limerick or the wider Munster region who are considering relocating home.

Who should apply?

Our client is looking to meet with qualified accountants with strong external audit experience who are seeking to progress their careers within a growing international practice.

Role and Reporting Lines

Working closely with Senior Managers and Partners, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of financial services audit engagements while supporting the continued growth of the audit and assurance division.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Audit Management – Manage external audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services.
• Client Portfolio – Oversee audit assignments across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients, including investment funds, UCITS, SPVs and digital asset businesses.
• Financial Reporting – Review audit files, financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Client Relationships – Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and providing guidance throughout the audit process.
• Team Leadership – Supervise, coach and develop junior audit team members, reviewing their work and supporting their professional development.
• Senior Management Exposure – Work closely with Senior Managers and Partners to ensure the efficient delivery of audit engagements.
• Technical Accounting – Identify and resolve complex accounting and audit issues, ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards.
• Audit Quality – Ensure all engagements are completed in accordance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements and professional standards.