Audit Senior - Financial Services (Insurance)

Forvis Mazars , the smart choice Forvis Mazars in Ireland is a leading professional services firm with ambitious growth plans and over 900 staff based in Dublin, Galway, Cork and Limerick. We are an integral part of Forvis Mazars Group, an internationally integrated partnership with over 50,000 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. Why join us? 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. Our team The Forvis Mazars Insurance audit and assurance team is undergoing a period of significant growth. We offer opportunities for progression, a bespoke learning and development programme and a collaborative environment. Our team is diverse with a culture underpinned by openness, collaboration and a shared desire for future success. Audit reform legislation has required the market to look for increased diversity and choice of firms; and our financial services practice has been a key beneficiary of this. We are now recognised in the market as one of the foremost financial services audit and assurance practices and this is demonstrated by the significant number of insurance mandates transitioned to date and upcoming new engagements. The Position We wish to appoint a Qualified Audit Senior (Insurance) in our Audit & Assurance Financial Services Department. The position will offer you excellent advancement opportunities working with a diverse range of high-profile financial institutions with a particular focus on insurance. You will work closely with our international colleagues on cross border assignments and build close working relationships with the senior management team and partners. You will play an active role in the ongoing development of our financial services division. Key Responsibilities Responsibility for a portfolio of insurance audit & assurance clients Work closely with the senior management team in maintaining and developing client relationships Planning of audit assignments, transitions from previous auditors and onboarding of new clients, design and implementation of audit strategy and staffing of assignments, Co-ordination/lead of the execution of the strategy at the audit fieldwork stage ensuring efficient and high-quality delivery of audit services Compliance with the Forvis Mazars audit methodology, with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters Work to deadlines and within budgets Advising on financial reporting and other technical report matters raised by clients Involvement in firm / department development and marketing and recruitment initiatives Contribution to learning & development and coaching of less experienced staff Principal Requirements Qualified accountant with financial services audit experience (ideally in the insurance industry) in a large practice environment Technical proficiency in IFRS,FRS 102 & Solvency II Fluent English with excellent oral and written communication skills Experience of operational supervision of assignments and managing of client relationships Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent organisational and project management capabilities Ability to provide guidance and feedback to others Don't wait. Act. 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.