Audit & Advisory - Senior Associate

Full-Time

Audit

County Dublin, Ireland

Job Details


About RSM Ireland
RSM Ireland is one of the country’s fastest growing advisory firms, specialising in the provision of consulting, audit, and tax services to leading domestic and international mid-market clients. We are a key member of the RSM International network and work closely with over 64,000 colleagues in 820 offices, spanning 120 countries. RSM International is the world’s most rapidly growing accountancy network and currently ranked No. 6 globally.

When you join RSM you’ll have a world of opportunity to build the career you want. It’s your future. Own it at RSM. Our clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-national organisations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.

The Opportunity
Due to our continued growth and ambitious plans for further expansion in Ireland, we have a new position within our Audit department which offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a highly progressive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for personal development with a good work life balance in a progressive firm. There will also be further advancement opportunities for the successful candidate to advance in to the management team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Delivering a quality audit and advice to clients in advance of deadlines and with limited supervision;
  • Contributing to and assisting in the delivery of Audit department goals including the effective and efficient planning and execution of assignments;
  • Lead multiple audit assignments concurrently and ensure the most effective and efficient use of time and resources at all times.
  • Leading, supervising and mentoring junior staff members as appropriate to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assignments within agreed timeframes;
  • Reporting on audit findings, in particular, to raise any issues arising during the audit which may impact on risk to the Audit Manager/ Partner;
  • Dealing with escalated client issues from junior members of the audit team in a timely manner;
  • Executing client assignments utilising a range of audit and accounting applications;
  • Liaising with other departments, including taxation, company secretarial and consultancy in the delivery of audit and advisory services;
  • Identifying potential opportunities to provide additional value added services to the client.
The Person
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and qualifications:
  • Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant;
  • Prior practice experience within an Audit team;
  • Previous financial services audit experience is desirable;
  • Experience of CaseWare an advantage
  • Strong technical knowledge;
  • Experience in supervising junior staff members on audit assignments;
  • Client focused with strong commercial expertise;
  • Excellent technical and interpersonal skills;
  • Team player with strong communication and leadership potential.

RSM is an equal opportunity employer.