Audit Senior Manager (BDO Ireland)

<h1>Audit Senior Manager (BDO Ireland) </h1><p><strong>Department: </strong>Audit</p><p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Full Time</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Dublin</p><br/><h3>Description</h3>We are looking for an ambitious, high-achieving Senior Manager seeking a new challenge in a progressive and forward-thinking Audit Department. This position offers opportunities for progression, challenging projects, and learning and development in a collaborative environment. At BDO you can be yourself - we value you as an individual and want you to realise your aspirations. You have a voice and your opinion counts. We give you the challenge and support you need, and you can shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality.<br/>You will be part of an experienced management team, working within a team of 30, who are responsible for carrying out the audits of a large portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Our team’s large portfolio of clients cover a wide industry base and we specialise in both international and domestic clients.<br/><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients.  Working closely with Financial Controller/Director or Senior Executive levels in managing the audit specific requirements.</li> <li>Manage a portfolio of clients of variable sizes across different industries.</li> <li>Manage international reporting process both to Group Auditors and from Component Auditors</li> <li>Proactively manage client expectations and be point-of-contact for clients</li> <li>Coordinate and project manage the allocation of staff resources to jobs</li> <li>Lead teams on the planning; execution; and completion of audits</li> <li>Provide technical auditing and accounting assistance to team members and clients  </li> <li>Report directly to partner/director on engagements</li> <li>Assist with managing the team’s financial performance e.g. agreeing and billing of fees; cash collections; monitoring recoverability of WIP etc</li> <li>Will be involved in the design and delivery of technical training</li> <li>Participate in the coaching, mentoring and appraisal of staff</li> <li>Manage and coordinate the pitch/proposals for new work</li> </ul><strong>Relationships:</strong><ul> <li>Will develop strong working relationships with the managers and other members of the team</li> <li>Will actively collaborate with peers in other teams/departments</li> <li>Will be the main point of contact for a range of clients</li> <li>Will develop a good understanding of the firm’s core values and how they apply to our objectives/strategies. In particular how they impact our department and the part the job holder and our team plays in achieving them</li> <li>Will be sharing knowledge and experience with others including on the job training of more junior team members </li> <li>Will assist with the preparation of clients’ presentations including preparation of board reports and tender/proposal documents </li> </ul><br/><h3>Skills Knowledge and Expertise</h3><ul> <li>ACA or ACCA with minimum 3 years PQE </li> <li>Can demonstrate strong technical auditing and accounting skills, including knowledge of the ISAs and accounting standards FRS100 to FRS102 and IFRS </li> <li>A working knowledge of US auditing and accounting standards would be advantageous</li> <li>Proven management skills and behaviours</li> <li>A strong market/commercial awareness</li> <li>Understands the operational aspects of managing an audit team and be accountable for results<strong> </strong> </li> </ul><br/><h3>Benefits</h3><strong>Income</strong><ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Annual bonus scheme</li> <li>Enhanced benefit allowance</li> <li>Travel Green Allowance Voucher</li> <li>Mobile phone</li> <li>Employee referral scheme – “refer a friend”.</li> <li>Income protection </li> <li>Pension scheme</li> </ul><strong>Health</strong><ul> <li>Permanent Health Insurance (Income Protection)</li> <li>Digi Doc </li> <li>Group health schemes</li> <li>Life Assurance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li> <li>Cycle to Work scheme</li> <li>CSR, Sports and Social and Wellness Committees</li> <li>On site gym</li> </ul><strong>Career</strong><ul> <li>Career Progression</li> <li>BDO Learning &amp; Development programme</li> <li>Coverage of professional subscription</li> </ul><strong>Leave</strong><ul> <li>Together Anywhere Leave</li> <li>Annual Leave Purchase Scheme</li> <li>Adoptive Leave Increase</li> </ul><strong>Location</strong><ul> <li>Free breakfast every day</li> <li>State of the art office </li> <li>Central location </li> <li>On site café </li> <li>On site complementary barista </li> </ul><br/><strong>About BDO Ireland</strong>As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland's accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting realm. Working with us fuels your career's purpose at every turn,