Associate Director - Audit and Assurance

We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people. At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Department Overview We, in Audit and Assurance are looking to expand our team due to our exponential growth. This position will give you exposure to exciting industries such as Retail, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, and Telecommunication whilst also giving you the opportunity to collaborate with clients both locally and globally. We are looking for passionate individuals, who are self-motivated, capable of using their own initiative and have the ability to plan, control and complete audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. Main responsibilities:

• Lead audit engagements for clients, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality audit services.
• Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services.
• Ensure audit engagements comply with industry regulations, accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), and the firm's audit methodologies.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the sector.
• Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients, contributing to the growth and expansion of the firm's client base.

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience
• Strong technical skills (Irish GAAP and auditing standards. IFRS experience an advantage but not essential)
• Electronic auditing experience; ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Ability to make professional judgements based on findings
• Portfolio management experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
• Experience working as part of a team supporting others
• Commercial awareness
• Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous