AUDIT SENIOR

THE FIRM:
Our client are a leading firm of accountants based in Cork.

THE ROLE
As a Senior you will:

Organise and oversee the planning, execution and completion of audits, accounting and other assignments. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess client satisfaction.
Use your knowledge to sift through large amounts of information and pinpoint key issues and risks. Take responsibility for actions and outcomes, handling issues with minimal guidance.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.

Take responsibility for enhancing the firm's knowledge, by contributing all best practices and lessons learned into our global knowledge systems. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery. Encourage an open exchange of ideas and opinions among peers.

Demonstrate the value of the team's work by keeping the client up-to-date, and explaining issues, approaches and solutions. Help colleagues understand the broader picture of technical, ethical and financial needs. Involve clients when planning and preparing work/ assignments and treat them as key members of the team, helping them to understand the policies (firm or regulatory) that impact on their business.

Demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of an industry or sector. Apply new developments in the industry in simple client situations, drawing from research and benchmark data. Demonstrate the ability to use technical knowledge to customize the application of our methodologies in a way that meets client issues specifically related to industry / sector context.

Develop plans that recognise project or engagement risk and meet external and internal standards. Anticipate and identify risks, and escalate to the appropriate management level.

THE PERSON
To qualify for this position and have an excellent opportunity for career advancement, candidates must have:
• Qualified Accountant - e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA qualified
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Ability and willingness to work primarily on challenging and complex projects
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) & US GAAP preferable but not required
• Excellent commercial, management and organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

THE PACKAGE
An excellent base salary and benefits will be offered to the successful applicant that will reflect the seniority and importance of this role.


KEYS: Audit Senior | Auditor | Audit Manager | Internal Audit | Audit | Auditor | Financial Accountant | Qualified Accountant | Finance Manager | Audit semi-senior | Cork | Munster