Internal Auditor

Forvis Mazars Ireland Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars Ireland Limited in Ireland seeks an experienced Auditor for an internal audit role. The role focuses on leading internal audit, governance and control assignments, with a strong emphasis on risk management and client service.

The ideal candidate will hold ACCA/ACA/CIMA/IIA qualifications with 2–3 years post-qualification experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers opportunities to supervise junior staff, work with management, and contribute to department

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA/IIA qualification required or equivalent.
• 2–3 years post-qualification internal audit experience.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to lead assignments and supervise junior staff.
• Experience in a professional services firm is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal audit assignments across governance, risk, forensics and control.
• Report to senior management and manage client relationships.
• Ensure assignments are delivered on time and within budgets.
• Contribute to firm development and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Internal Audit

Governance

Risk Management

Client Relationships

Supervision

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA/IIA

Job description

Forvis Mazars in Ireland is a leading professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and over 1000 staff based in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick. We are an integral part of Forvis Mazars Group, an internationally integrated partnership with over 40,000 professionals operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world. Our strategic framework drives positive and meaningful impact for our people, the environment and local communities while delivering unmatched client experience to our clients.

Our people are ambassadors and leaders and have a bold entrepreneurial spirit to shape the future of our industry and the communities within which we serve. We empower and develop our teams to become professionals of the highest calibre in technical and client excellence. Our people first approach offers our teams a caring work environment which promotes belonging and inclusivity of all cultures and perspectives.

The Position

We wish to appoint an experienced Auditor for an internal audit role, with an internal audit, accountancy or similar qualification and at least 2-3 years post qualification experience.

Working closely with the management team, this person will have the opportunity to lead the delivery of a range of assignments of a recurring and non-recurring nature in the following areas;

• Internal Audit
• Governance
• Investigations
• Internal control

Strong technical, communication and client relationship skills are required for this role. We are also open to candidates with external audit experience who would like to expand on their skillset and take on a new challenge. The individual must have a thirst for learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational supervision of assignments within the department in the following areas; Governance; Risk management; Forensic; Investigations; Internal control; Internal Audit, resourced from a combined pool of staff to achieve client satisfaction combined with targeted operational deliverables
• Reporting into a management team of partners, directors and managers, working towards the achievement of departmental goals and targets
• Working to deadlines and within budgets on each assignment
• Management of the firm’s relationship with clients including service delivery and co-ordination of service offerings from other departments
• Involvement in firm / department / practice development and marketing initiatives
• Involvement in managing and developing junior team members

Ideal Candidate

• Qualification in accountancy, internal audit or similar (ACCA, ACA,CIMA, IIA)
• Ideally, a qualified auditor with 2-3 years post qualification experience
• Open to candidates with external audit experience who would like to expand on their skillset and take on a new challenge. Must be eager to learn and develop
• Solid understanding of risk and internal controls
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience of operational supervision of assignments and managing of client relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities
• Ability to work on own initiative and to provide guidance to others
• Experience of working to deadlines and delivering under pressure
• Experience in a professional services firm

Please Note: Forvis Mazars is an Equal Opportunities Employer. In applying for a role with us, you consent that Forvis Mazars will process your personal data for the purpose of handling your application. Forvis Mazars endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, at times when we do need to engage with agencies, Forvis Mazars operates within a preferred supplier list (PSL) and only work and partner with recruitment suppliers where our agreed contractual terms are in place. If unsolicited CVs are received from agencies, we will not be liable for payment of introduction fees. Thank you for your co-operation.