Audit Manager

Why Vistra 

 

  

 

At Vistra, we believe our clients’ businesses and people can make a difference in the world. That’s why our work is focused on helping our clients act with confidence and speed to seize opportunity wherever it arises. As a global corporate service provider and fund administrator with more than 5,000 professionals in over 45 jurisdictions, we empower legal entities globally to work smarter, grow faster, act responsibly, protect capital and scale across borders — by doing what we do best: reducing risk and enhancing efficiency. 

 

  

 

We support our clients over six sectors: Private Equity, Real Estate, Capital Markets, Corporate, Company Formation and Private Wealth and deliver value across three service lines: 

 

  

 

Governance, Risk and Compliance 

 

Advisory and Transaction Support 

 

Finance, Accounting and Administration 

 

  

 

We grow when you grow, and we succeed when we work together across boundaries and borders, as one team. So, our promise to our clients is the same to you: working together, we will give you the confidence, the tools and the support to achieve your ambitions and leverage your unique skills — to seize your opportunity and help make a difference in the world. 

 

  

 

You can also check out our LinkedIn Life page and our About us page to get a sense of Vistra’s culture and our values. 

 

  

 

So, what do you think? If you are excited about working with us and think you can get the job done but not quite sure if you meet all the requirements 100%, we want to encourage you to give it a try OR have an informal chat with one of our Talent Acquisition representatives.    

 

  

 

Our opportunity for you: 

 

  

 

Vistra Assurance Ireland is currently recruiting for a Audit Manager who will work within the existing team to manage statutory audits for typically internationally focused companies largely operating in the technology and retail sectors.  This role is Dublin based with some travel within t. The audit team consists of individuals both qualified and in training.  We are a fast-paced, growing, entrepreneurial business with ambitions to be the market leader in corporate services globally.  We have exciting plans for 2023 led by our new CEO Simon Webster. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

The successful candidate’s role will involve managing a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants to deliver assurance requirements to our portfolio of clients.  

 

The role will include, but is not limited to;  

 

• Liaising with clients and the audit team to coordinate the delivery of audit work  

 

• Building and developing relationships with existing clients, prospective clients and colleagues in the wider Vistra network  

 

• Leading a team including supervising and coaching more junior members of staff to help them reach their full potential  

 

• Working with and supporting the Vistra Ireland commercial team on new prospects, opportunities and proposals. Dealing with the onboarding requirements of new clients.  

 

• Participation in the annual budgeting process, monthly billing process and monitoring the financial performance, recoverability and contribution of the audit team to the organisation  

 

• Keeping up to date with technical and regulatory changes in the accountancy and audit environment  

 

• Driving the internal annual compliance review process and dealing with any queries or visits from Professional Standards.  

 

The candidate will work alongside a management team and directors across the business. They will be encouraged to develop their technical knowhow by regularly undertaking audit specific CPD and qualifications as required. 

 

  

 

Attributes/ Technical Skills: 

 

The person concerned will have the following attributes and abilities 

 

Fully qualified ACA/ACCA or international equivalent with 5 years post qualification experience  

 

• Organised, process-driven individual with a questioning mindset, an appetite to learn and effective commercial acumen  

 

• A team player, eager to work in a cohesive unit team delivering excellent client service with the ability to motivate a team and lead by example 

 

 • Be able to demonstrate the ability to work on their own and on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.  

 

• Have and be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills  

 

• Previous exposure to a range of Corporate sectors such as technology, financial intermediaries, retail and wholesale is desirable  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relevant  Experience: 

 

Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in an accounting / audit firm  

 

Management and supervisory experience in a professional environment  

 

Exposure to and track record of successfully resolving complex audit issues  

 

Education and Professional Qualification: 

 

ACA or ACCA qualified 

 

  

 

Join US! 

 

  

 

Our promise to our clients is simple: we help them seize opportunity and make a difference in the world. It’s the same to you. 

 

  

 

Make a difference — seize your world of opportunity with Vistra! 

 

  

 

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