Trainee Auditor: Public Sector & Program Audits

Garda; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in Dublin is advertising a Trainee Auditor for 2026. The closing date is 17 September 2026, 15:00, and the role offers exposure to audits of government departments, health and education bodies, and public sector programmes.

You will join audit teams to review financial statements, assess internal controls, and participate in inspections of publicly funded organisations, contributing to public accountability and value for money in Irish public

Responsibilities

• Working as part of audit teams to audit annual financial statements of public bodies.
• Reviewing internal control systems in these audited bodies.
• Participating in project audits of significant programmes or expenditure.
• Participating in performance measurement reviews in the Office’s Performance Audit Directorate.
• Participating in inspections of other publicly funded organisations.

Job description

The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General in Dublin is advertising a Trainee Auditor for 2026. The closing date is 17 September 2026, 15:00, and the role offers exposure to audits of government departments, health and education bodies, and public sector programmes.

You will join audit teams to review financial statements, assess internal controls, and participate in inspections of publicly funded organisations, contributing to public accountability and value for money in Irish public