BDO Ireland is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Audit Director to join our forward-thinking Audit Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative, high-performing environment.
As a Director, you will play a key leadership role, manage a diverse portfolio of clients while you support the continued growth and success of the practice. Our client base spans a broad range of sectors such as Retail, Media, Not-for-Profit Organisations, Regulatory Bodies, and Educational Institutions, with both domestic and international engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage a portfolio of clients across the various sectors.
- Act as a trusted advisor and primary relationship lead for clients, ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service.
- Manage client expectations and serve as the principal point of contact throughout engagements.
- Coordinate and project-manage the allocation of resources across multiple assignments.
- Lead engagement teams through the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments.
- Provide technical audit and accounting guidance to both clients and engagement teams.
- Report directly to Partners on engagements and contribute to strategic client discussions.
- Manage the financial performance of engagements, including fee negotiations, billing, cash collections and WIP recoverability.
- Support business development initiatives, including identifying opportunities for growth within existing and prospective client relationships.
- Participate in the preparation and delivery of pitches, proposals and tender submissions.
- Design and deliver technical training and development programmes for audit staff.
- Lead, coach, mentor and perform appraisals for Managers and junior team members.
- Develop strong working relationships across the wider Audit practice and other service lines.
- Collaborate effectively with Partners, Directors and colleagues across departments to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Develop a strong understanding of BDO's strategic objectives and values, demonstrating these in day-to-day leadership and decision-making.
- Share knowledge, technical expertise and industry insights with colleagues to support team development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 6+ years' post-qualified experience (PQE), ideally gained within a professional services environment.
- Strong technical audit and accounting expertise, including extensive knowledge of ISAs, IFRS and Irish GAAP.
- Experience leading everything from small to large, complex, audit engagements, including group audits.
- Proven leadership and people management experience, with a track record of developing and managing high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial awareness and business development capability.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality client delivery.
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
- Understanding of the operational and financial aspects of managing an audit portfolio and accountability for results.
Benefits
Office Facilities
- State of the art high tech office in a Central Dublin City Centre location
- Onsite gym, with changing & shower facilities
- Secure bike parking
- Onsite café with complimentary breakfast and barista service
Health Benefits & Leave Entitlements
- Together Anywhere Leave
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Adoptive, Paternity, Parental, Fertility & Maternity Leave
- Take a Me Day
- Digital Doctor access
- Executive Health Screening
- Expanded Health Insurance providers
Work Equipment & Resources
- Mobile Phone & Laptop
- Annual Professional Subscription
- Career Progression
- L&D initiatives
Income Benefits
- Annual travel allowance
- Life Assurance
- Increased pension contribution
- Income Protection