Job Description

Audit Senior – Banking

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About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton (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.

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 decisions for their organisation now and for the future.
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.

At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

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.

What does this mean for you?

• 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.

Department Overview

Our Audit & Assurance practice continues to experience significant growth, and we are now looking to expand our Banking Audit team. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of banking and financial services clients, including retail and commercial banks, credit institutions, and regulated entities. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with clients across local markets as well as major international financial centres.

We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who are self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing the planning, execution, and delivery of audit engagements across a diverse banking client base.

Role Purpose

As an Audit Senior in Banking, you will lead and deliver high-quality audits for banking and financial institutions, ensuring compliance with Irish GAAP/IFRS and auditing standards. You will supervise junior team members, act as a key client contact, and contribute to continuous improvement across our audit methodology and tools.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing banking audit engagements, including risk assessment, audit programme development, and fieldwork.

• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.

• Supervise junior audit staff, providing direction, support, and guidance throughout the audit process.

• Review work completed by team members for accuracy and completeness and provide constructive feedback.

• Act as a point of contact for banking clients during audit engagements, addressing their inquiries and providing updates on audit progress.

• Ensure audit documentation and reports meet firm standards and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in training programmes to enhance technical skills and knowledge of banking regulations and auditing standards.

• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members through on-the-job training and coaching.

Skills and Attributes

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in external audit, ideally with banking exposure.

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA or similar qualification).

• Strong technical skills (Irish GAAP, Auditing standards, IFRS).

• Knowledge of banking regulations and risk frameworks is an advantage.

• Experience working with a diverse portfolio of banking clients.

• Capable of working on your own initiative.

• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment.

Life at GT

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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

Recognition

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements.

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