Senior Ireland

•Proposed designation
Senior •Role type
Senior •Reporting to 
AM •Geo to be supported
Ireland •Work timings
9.00 AM to 5.30 PM

 

 

Roles & responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Senior in the Financial Service Audit team in Ireland. In this team, your responsibilities will include leading a team of experienced professionals, perform reviews and work on Audit engagements of KPMG Ireland team in Financial Service clients. In addition, you will be required to: 

·Audit complex sections of the financial statements especially of Financial Service clients ·Undertake smaller and medium-sized assignments independently or assist in larger assignments reporting to a AM. ·Establish strong professional relationships with onshore team members through weekly meetings and calls with onshore stakeholders  ·Provide regular updates on work pipeline, discussions with onshore teams to the entire team  ·Review the audit work performed by the subordinates and coach them  ·Prepare and present audit workpapers, document audit procedures and audit findings. ·Identify issues/missing information, manage & track the open issues until resolved.
         
 

 

This role is for you if you have  the below

Educational qualifications

Work experience :

•Professional Chartered Accountancy qualification (e.g. ICAI or ACCA) •The candidate must have 1 to 3 years of relevant post qualification experience in a similar role, preferably with a Big4 accounting firm.

Non-FS experience but keen to work in FS industry

 

Mandatory  technical & functional skills

·In depth knowledge of external Audit for corporate and/or international clients ·Understanding of international GAAP, IFRS and Financial sector will be an added advantage ·Understanding of international GAAP, IFRS and Experience in Financial Service sector (i.e. Banking, Insurance, Asset Management) will be an added advantage ·Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)  

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)  •Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines  •Project management skills including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, organisation, and evaluative skills •Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types •Effective at inspiring and motivating team members in order to deliver high quality standards •Recognizing the developmental requirements of team members and set goals to achieve them