Financial Audit Associate — Risk & Controls

NACBA; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Ireland is seeking an Associate Auditor to perform and document routine audit examinations across the organization. The role reports to an Audit Team Lead and focuses on testing, documenting results, and strengthening internal controls.

The successful candidate will apply Northern Trust's audit methodology, communicate findings to stakeholders, and contribute to improving operating effectiveness while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of auditing within financial services and accounting basics.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to plan and execute audits.
• Clear report writing and meticulous documentation.
• Ability to communicate findings to partners at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents routine audit examinations across business units.
• Keeps up to date with regulatory rules and industry changes.
• Engages in special projects as assigned and discusses results with stakeholders.
• Develops and presents recommendations to improve controls and operating effectiveness.
• Adheres to audit methodologies and department standards.
• Completes high-quality findings summaries for review.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, or ACCA certification preferred

MBA with risk management focus (optional)

Job description

Northern Trust in Ireland is seeking an Associate Auditor to perform and document routine audit examinations across the organization. The role reports to an Audit Team Lead and focuses on testing, documenting results, and strengthening internal controls.

The successful candidate will apply Northern Trust's audit methodology, communicate findings to stakeholders, and contribute to improving operating effectiveness while ensuring regulatory compliance.