Governance, Risk & Assurance Semi-Senior

GPC Finance; Athlone; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution (min. 5%)

Annual bonus

22 days annual leave

Clear progression path

Flexible working hours

Job summary

GPC Finance is looking for a Governance, Risk & Assurance Semi-Senior to join their expanding GRA Team in Athlone, Ireland. This role involves delivering internal audit and compliance services and requires a part-qualified accountant with a minimum of one year of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working structure, flexible hours, pension contributions, annual bonuses, and 22 days of annual leave. A supportive culture investing in professional development is also provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in risk, compliance, governance and/or internal audit within financial services, NFP, or other relevant sectors.
• Strong understanding of financial services and charities governance codes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit, risk management, compliance and related consultancy services.
• Assess internal control frameworks, identify risks, and prepare high-quality workpapers and reports.
• Manage client engagements across onsite, remote and hybrid environments.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance management

Report writing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Our client is a long‑established accountancy practice is now seeking a Governance, Risk & Assurance Semi‑Senior to join their rapidly expanding GRA Team in Athlone. The GRA Team provide risk management, compliance management, internal audit and other business advisory services to a range of clients including Credit Unions, Insurance Intermediaries, Charities/ Not‑For‑Profits and Government Bodies. This Governance, Risk & Assurance Semi‑Senior position is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to become a key member of the team as well as having defined career progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit, risk management, compliance and related consultancy services, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and presentation of findings to client management and boards.
• Assess internal control frameworks, identify and evaluate risks, review compliance with legislation and best practice, and prepare high‑quality workpapers and reports in line with RBK methodology.
• Manage client engagements across onsite, remote and hybrid environments, coordinating workflows and supporting the Management Team in delivering services to the GRA client portfolio.
• Develop your technical expertise through ongoing coaching and mentoring while collaborating with the GRA Team Administrator on presentations and workflow management.

Requirements

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in risk, compliance, governance and/or internal audit within financial services, NFP, or other relevant sectors.
• Strong understanding of financial services and charities governance codes, with excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver to deadlines.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working structure.
• Flexible working hours.
• Pension contribution (min. 5%)
• Annual bonus.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Clear progression path within a growing Governance & Risk function.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and sectors.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with strong investment in professional development.

If you’re a governance, risk and assurance professional seeking a new challenge, apply today! Contact me directly to learn more about the role at [e-mail] [phone].