Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Firm: Top 10 Professional Services Firm
Package: Highly competitive salary + bonus + market-leading benefits
We are partnering with a leading Top 10 professional services firm that is seeking an Audit Director - Insurance to join its high-performing and expanding Audit practice in Dublin.
This role offers a senior audit professional the opportunity to take on a strategic, client-facing leadership position, working with major insurance clients in a progressive, forward-thinking firm that prioritises career progression, technical excellence, and collaboration.
As an Audit Director within the Insurance Audit team, you will work closely with Partners and senior leadership to develop and grow the firm's insurance audit offering, lead complex audit engagements, and mentor high-performing teams. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients while contributing to the wider growth of the practice.
Support Partners and senior management in the development and expansion of the insurance audit practice
Lead and manage external audit engagements from planning through to final reporting
Act as a technical expert on insurance audits, advising both audit teams and clients
Ensure audits are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Lead and develop audit teams through coaching, feedback, performance management, and training
Draft audit opinions, group reporting packs, and audit committee papers
Ensure compliance with ISAs, regulatory requirements, and firm methodologies
Maintain oversight of budgets, billing, and recoveries
Build and maintain strong senior-level client relationships
Identify and pursue new business and cross-selling opportunities
Deliver clear, confident presentations to clients and internal stakeholders
Strong technical knowledge of insurance accounting and audit standards, including IFRS 17 and FRS 103
Experience with regulatory reporting requirements for licensed insurance entities
ACA or ACCA qualified with 5+ years PQE
Currently operating at Senior Manager or Director level within audit
Proven insurance sector audit experience
Strong track record of managing a portfolio of complex audit clients
Commercially astute with a business development mindset
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office
Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus
Enhanced pension contribution
Private health insurance and executive health screening
Income protection and life assurance
Generous annual leave with purchase options
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Access to onsite wellbeing and fitness facilities
