Governance, Risk & Assurance - Audit Senior

We are growing our Governance, Risk & Assurance (GRA) Department in RBK and are looking for an ambitious and experienced Senior Governance, Risk & Assurance professional to join our expanding Governance, Risk & Assurance (GRA) team.

Our GRA team provides internal audit, risk management, compliance management and wider business advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including Credit Unions, insurance intermediaries, charities and not-for-profit organisations and other sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a GRA professional looking to take the next step in their career, with significant client exposure, responsibility for delivering engagements and opportunities to develop their technical and leadership skills within a growing specialist team.

You will work across a diverse client portfolio, playing a key role in delivering engagements from planning through to fieldwork and reporting. You will work closely with clients and the wider GRA team to assess governance, risk and internal controls, provide practical recommendations and deliver high-quality, value-added advice.

The role will also provide opportunities to lead and develop junior team members, contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the GRA service offering.

We are proud to be a Great Place to Work, and offer a supportive and collaborative environment, alongside hybrid working and strong opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide internal audit, risk management, compliance management and other consultancy services to the GRA client portfolio.

·       Play a key role in delivering end-to-end client engagements, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting and presentation of findings.

·       Prepare and review workpapers, reports and other client deliverables, ensuring a consistently high standard of quality and compliance with the firm's methodology and agreed client timelines.

·       Assess and advise on internal control frameworks across all aspects of a client's business, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.

·       Facilitate risk identification, assessment and internal control evaluation, providing practical and commercially focused recommendations.

·       Assess client compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice, identifying areas for improvement where appropriate.

·       Prepare clear and comprehensive reports, including key findings and recommendations, and work with the Management Team and Partner to present these to client Management Teams, Audit Committees and Boards of Directors.

·       Provide coaching, mentoring and support to GRA Trainees, taking a lead role on engagements and contributing to the development of the wider team's technical knowledge and capabilities.

·       Contribute to the development and delivery of the team's Annual Training Plan.

·       Liaise with the GRA Team Administrator to support the preparation of presentations and effective management of engagement workflows.

Key Competencies

·       Exam-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIIA or equivalent accounting, risk, compliance or relevant professional qualification.

·       2+ years’ relevant experience in risk, compliance, governance and/or internal audit, ideally within financial services, the not-for-profit sector or another regulated environment.

·       Good knowledge of relevant financial services and charity governance legislation, codes and regulatory requirements.

·       Strong experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance and internal control frameworks, with the ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical client environment.

·       Experience presenting findings and recommendations to Senior Management Teams, Audit Committees and/or Boards, with excellent report writing skills.

·       Proven ability to manage and lead team members effectively, with a strong focus on coaching and development.

·       Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach to client work.

·       A genuine interest in contributing to the continued growth and development of the GRA team and wider Audit & Business Advisory Department.

What We Offer

·       Competitive compensation packages

·       Strong career progression and professional development opportunities

·       Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

·       Pension contribution

·       Employee incentive scheme

·       Additional annual leave with service

·       Professional subscriptions covered by the Firm

·       Paid study leave / exam support

·       Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

·       Social club

If this sounds like a good fit for you, or you know someone who may be a good fit, please reach out directly to amannion@rbk.ie or sarahkinsella@rbk.ie. If you’d like any further information about the role, we’d be happy to arrange an informal, no-obligation call to answer any questions you may have.