Governance, Risk & Assurance Manager

GPC Finance; Athlone; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing programme

Ongoing learning and development support

On-site parking

Transparent promotion pathways

Company events and initiatives

Job summary

GPC Finance is seeking a Governance, Risk & Assurance Manager to join their growing team in Athlone. This role encompasses leadership in risk management, compliance, and internal audit. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in commerce or related fields and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, a pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. The company also promotes ongoing learning and development, along with employee wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in risk, compliance, governance, or internal audit.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks.
• Professional certification in risk or compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourced risk management and compliance engagements.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality work within timelines.
• Manage and develop a team of qualified and trainee accountants.
• Assess and advise on compliance with legislation and best practices.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Internal audit

Team management

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business, finance, or related discipline

Job description

Our client, a well‑established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Athlone, is seeking a talented Governance, Risk & Assurance Manager to become part of their expanding team. They are seeking a Governance, Risk & Assurance Manager to support their continued growth, bringing management‑level experience across governance, risk, credit underwriting, data protection, AML/CTF, outsourcing, and investment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourced risk management, compliance, internal audit, and bespoke internal control review engagements across diverse clients.
• Oversee planning and delivery of high‑quality work within agreed timelines and budgets, including presenting findings to partners and clients.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of qualified and trainee accountants while coordinating workflows and presentations with administrative support.
• Assess and advise on internal control frameworks, risk identification, compliance with legislation and best practice, and development of internal audit strategies and programmes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in commerce, business, finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification in risk, compliance, or internal audit is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in risk, compliance, governance, or internal audit, with strong understanding of internal control frameworks.
• Relevant industry or sector exposure, coupled with strong presentation skills, attention to detail, and a practical, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑moving environment, with proven ability to manage and develop people effectively.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Ongoing learning and development support
• On‑site parking
• Transparent promotion pathways
• Company events and initiatives

If you are a Governance, Risk & Assurance Manager considering a career move, please don't hesitate to send your CV or contact Katie McMahon at [phone] for a confidential discussion.

GPC Finance will not share any applicant’s CV with clients without prior consent after a comprehensive discussion. Rest assured that all conversations will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.