Audit Manager/ Audit Senior – FS Audit, KPMG, Dublin

KPMG have ambitious plans and are undergoing a period of growth. We can offer opportunities for progression, challenging projects, a market-leading learning and development programme and a collaborative environment.
Job Description

We are currently seeking to hire an Audit Senior/Audit Manager who will join our Financial Services Audit practice in our Dublin office.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or equivalent)
Excellent knowledge of accounting and auditing, preferably obtained in a “Big 4/Top 10” environment
Experience with financial services clients
At least four years in a professional audit environment, including at least one year as manager/assistant manager
Excellent project management skills

Key responsibilities include:

Responsibility for a portfolio of audit clients in the investment management, leasing, insurance and banking sectors
Planning of audit – timing, staffing and structure
Liaising closely with clients in relation to planning and closing meetings, and discussing business developments generally
Reviewing audit work papers
Researching and resolving technical queries from clients
Reviewing and finalising financial statements
Assisting in managing a group of seniors and trainees
Monitoring the development of seniors and trainees and playing an active role in the performance appraisal process
Participating in the delivery of training courses to staff
General administration, including working capital management.
Strong interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm are a pre-requisite for this role.

KPMG FS Audit Practice

KPMG is a world leader in serving the financial services industry. It works exclusively with banks, insurers, leasing companies, investment funds, investment advisers, administrators, custodians and other financial services entities.

KPMG has one of the largest Investment Management audit and advisory practices in Ireland, with an established reputation for providing services to funds, investment managers, administrators and custodians
KPMG is one of the leading providers of audit services to the Insurance and Reinsurance sector in Ireland
Our Banking practice has unequalled experience in the domestic and international Banking sector
KPMG is the No.1 provider of audit services to the Leasing industry and advises most of the major aviation finance and leasing companies

Your development is assured through on-the-job training and a comprehensive programme of workshop sessions ran by the KPMG Business School.