Senior - Insurance Department

<p><b>We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.</b></p><p></p><p>Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people</p><p></p><p>At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choicefor their organisation now and for the future.</p><p></p><p>Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.</p><p></p><p><b>At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. </b></p><p></p><p><b>A Career at GT</b></p><p>Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.</p><p></p><p><b>What does this mean for you?</b></p><p>A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.</p><p></p><p><b>Grow with us</b></p><p>At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.</p><p></p><p><b>Department Overview</b></p><p>We, in Audit and Assurance are looking to expand our Insurance team due to our exponential growth. This position will give you exposure to some exciting industries, such as Insurance, Fintech, whilst also giving you the opportunity to collaborate with clients both locally and globally. We are looking for passionate individuals, who are self-motivated, capable of using their own initiative and have the ability to plan, control and complete audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.</p><p></p><p><b>Main responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Assist with the execution of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases.</li><li>Perform detailed audit procedures, including risk assessment, testing of controls, and substantive testing.</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior audit staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work.</li><li>Develop an understanding of clients' business environments and maintain strong client relationships.</li><li>Ensure audit work complies with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Participate in the development and implementation of audit methodologies and tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with changes in auditing standards, regulations, and industry best practices.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills and attributes:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years’ experience required</li><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or similar qualification)</li><li>Experience in IFRS Framework required ​</li><li>Strong technical knowledge</li><li>Strong experience in audit engagements</li><li>Worked with a diverse portfolio of clients</li><li>Capable of working on your own initiative</li><li>Ambitious and want to pursue a career in practice</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills are essential</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Life at GT</b></p><p><b>Reward and benefits:</b></p><p>Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.</p><p></p><p><b>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:</b></p><p>At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&amp;I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&amp;I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.</p><p></p><p>We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values