Audit Assistant Manager / Manager - Regional Audit Centre of Excellence, Limerick

About the Role

The Regional Audit Centre of Excellence (RACE) in Limerick is a key growth initiative within EY Assurance, pooling specialized audit professionals to support a wide range of audit engagements across Ireland and the UKI region. This team focuses on audit quality enhanced by technology and offers a dynamic environment for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit workstreams on various projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery according to EY's standards.
• Coach and develop audit teams, fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and improvement.
• Act as a liaison for audit teams across Ireland and the UKI region.
• Implement audit procedures utilizing EY's digital tools, data analytics, and audit technologies.
• Review audit documentation and address complex technical audit challenges.
• Identify opportunities for improving audit quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Support the expansion of the Centre through recruitment, onboarding, training, and operational initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with engagement leaders, contributing to a positive team culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• ACA, CA, or ACCA qualification (ICAEW, ICAS, Irish Institute, or equivalent), preferably passed on the first attempt.
• For Manager: Demonstrated experience leading multiple audit engagements and teams, with knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS; experience managing offshore or distributed teams is a plus.
• For Assistant Manager: Experience supervising audit staff and managing multiple engagements; strong organizational skills; familiarity with UK GAAP and IFRS.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Deep technical audit expertise and dedication to high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.
• A commitment to innovation through technology and continuous process enhancement.
• A proactive, improvement-focused attitude.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach.

Benefits and Working Environment

EY provides a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for flexible working and career development. Employees can customize their benefits through FlexEY, covering health, wellness, insurance, savings, and lifestyle discounts.

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Health insurance with discounts
• Web-based medical consultations
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Free gym memberships
• Travel passes and bike-to-work schemes
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Referral and recognition programs
• Paid Tech MBA programs

EY fosters an inclusive culture valuing diversity and equity, providing support for flexible work arrangements, career progression, and a positive working environment where individuals can grow and lead.

Additional Information

Work visa sponsorship is available for this full-time permanent position based in Limerick. The role requires effective collaboration with teams located throughout Ireland and the UKI region. EY is an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

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