Job Description

Position: Audit Associate Director.

Reporting to: Audit Partner.

Location: Sandyford, Dublin 18.

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent.

Job Purpose

HLB Ireland, a leading accountancy and advisory firm, is continually expanding, and we are seeking a skilled and experienced Associate Director to join our team.

The successful candidate will work in our Audit department and be responsible for managing key client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery, leading audit engagements for a diverse client base locally and globally and playing a pivotal role in team management and development.

Key Result Areas

• Project Management: Efficiently managing a diverse and extensive client portfolio, ensuring effective project delivery.
• Quality Audit Oversight: Ensuring high-quality audit work across client engagements, maintaining excellence and compliance with standards.
• Client Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring their service needs and satisfaction are met.
• Team Supervision and Training: Supervising and training junior team members to adhere to high standards throughout the audit process.
• Business Development: Leading initiatives to win new business, including identifying opportunities, cross-selling services and managing tender processes.
• Technical Guidance: Providing strong technical guidance to ensure quality audit delivery within budget and agreed timeframes.
• Strategic Planning: Contributing to strategic planning within the business unit and participating in firm-wide initiatives for overall growth and direction.

Person Specification

Key skills and experience required

• Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification with 4+ years PQE.
• Experience within audit teams, preferably in a Big 4 or a Top 10 firm in Ireland.
• Strong skills in Irish GAAP, auditing standards and IFRS.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
• Proven ability in team leadership and managing multiple assignments.
• Ability to collaborate across various functions within the firm and demonstrate effective teamwork skills.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV with a detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected] or John Duffy, Audit Partner.