The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (the Office) seeks to hire Trainee Auditors to join our team. We are looking for graduates who want to pursue a course of professional studies leading to a qualification with one of the recognised accountancy bodies within the Public Sector.
Having been certified for the 4th consecutive year as a 'Great Place to Work' and also recognised on the 2024 list of Ireland's Best Workplaces™ and Best Workplaces™ for Women in Ireland, The Office is the perfect place to advance your career in a challenging and fast paced environment.
Working for the Office will give you the opportunity to:
- Become a professional accountant (or continue your development if already qualified)
- Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including public bodies and other audit institutions
- Learn and develop skills for a career in audit, accountancy and the public service
The position of Trainee Auditor involves:
- working as part of audit teams which carry out the audits of annual financial statements of public bodies such as government departments/offices and State-sponsored, health and educational bodies
- reviewing the internal control systems in place in these audited bodies
- participating in project audits of significant programmes or areas of expenditure
- participating in performance measurement reviews in the Office's Performance Audit Directorate
- participating in inspections of other publicly funded organisations.
Other information:
- Starting salary of €40,208
- Funding and study leave for professional accountancy exams.
- Flexible working hours
- Access to hybrid working (up to 60% at home) following an onsite induction period
- Pension entitlements
- Excellent career development including opportunities for promotion once qualified.
- A structured learning and development environment to develop key skills and competencies.
For more information on the role and application process please refer to the information booklet HERE (link to information booklet hosted by OCAG)
Applications can be made by email to by 12 noon on Friday 17th January 2025 and must include:
- A cover letter outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position of Trainee Auditor. Your cover letter should also demonstrate your experience in the competencies associated with the role of trainee auditor. The competencies are as outlined in the Office's competency framework, available on the Office website;
- A comprehensive CV clearly showing your relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.
- Evidence of satisfying one of the criteria set out at 1-4 under essential entry requirements below:
Essential Requirements
Applicants for these positions must, on or before the 17 January 2025:
be a qualified accountant with full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, CPA, CAI, AIA)
OR
have a primary honours degree at minimum 2.1 (at least Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in any discipline
OR
have sat and passed at least the first level of recognised professional accountancy examinations in an accountancy body regulated by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA)
OR
have Accounting Technicians Ireland membership
AND
Candidates must be fully proficient (read, write and speak fluently) in either English and/or Irish.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 17th January 2025
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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