Financial Services Audit - Manager - Dublin / Cork

Financial Services Audit - Manager – Dublin / Cork

As a Manager in our Financial Services Audit team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality audit engagements for a portfolio of financial services clients. You will manage audit teams, oversee end-to-end engagement delivery, and act as a key point of contact for clients.

You will work closely with senior leadership to drive audit quality, support business development initiatives, and mentor junior colleagues, while gaining exposure to high-profile and technically complex assignments.

This role is ideal for a qualified audit professional with strong financial services experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility and influence within a growing practice.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality audit services for clients across Asset Management, Banking and Insurance.
• Design and execute robust audit strategies in line with applicable accounting and regulatory frameworks, including IFRS, FRS 102, and relevant financial services regulations.
• Take ownership of engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Team Management & Development

• Manage, coach, and mentor audit teams, including Assistant Managers, Seniors, and trainees.
• Allocate work effectively, review deliverables, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Support the development of junior team members through on-the-job coaching and performance management.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Proactively manage client expectations, respond to queries, and deliver a consistently high standard of service.
• Identify opportunities to add value through insights, recommendations, and improved processes.

Technical & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure audits are conducted in full compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with technical developments in financial services and share knowledge across the team.
• Support complex technical matters and judgement areas, escalating where appropriate.

Practice & Process Improvement

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Identify efficiency gains and best practices to enhance audit delivery and client outcomes.
• Support wider firm initiatives and collaborate with colleagues across service lines.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified.
• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant audit experience, including significant experience within Financial Services, such as:
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Asset Management
• Proven experience managing audits and leading engagement teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, and the financial services regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset.
• Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm is advantageous but not essential.

What You’ll Get in Return

• A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing working environment.
• A structured career development pathway with access to ongoing learning and leadership development.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Exposure to high-profile clients and opportunities within a global network.
• A culture that recognises and rewards performance and contribution.