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Audit Manager

 
Vacancy Number:  26936
Category:  Finance
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position description

 

This is role is based in a centralised Accounting & Reporting function in ESB. An area responsible for delivering the ESB Group Annual Report and over one hundred subsidiary statutory financial statements.

 

The principal purpose of this role is to plan and co-ordinate the delivery of group and subsidiary external audit process and manage the relationship with the external auditors.

 

It is a diverse and challenging role requiring strong project management skills and stakeholder management capabilities, including the maintenance of relationships with the Accounting and Reporting Teams. There will be a requirement to monitor progress of these teams against a plan and drive performance as required.

 

The successful candidate will gain an appreciation of the overall financial issues facing the Group. The role also requires a detailed understanding of the key financial issues in each ESB business, involving a high level of interaction with senior financial and operational management.

 

This is a great opportunity to move out of practice into industry for an experienced external audit manager..

 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

 

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Project manage the statutory accounts audit process for over one hundred subsidiary companies from planning stages through to signing of accounts.
  • Lead a small Statutory Accounts Administration Team.
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders including external auditors.
  • Support the co-ordination of the Group Audit process.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of the audit process.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to take initiative, identify issues, develop solutions and drive through business improvements.
  • Strong attention to detail, strong organisation skills and strong sense of ownership.
  • A recognised accounting qualification with minimum 4 years PQE or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills (managing the relationship with the external auditor is a key feature of the role).
  • Strong knowledge of auditing practices and the audit process.
  • Significant experience with statutory financial statements..
  • A strong grasp of technical accounting standards, in particular IFRS, and Company Law.

Desirable

  • Advanced MS Excel skills would be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of CaseWare software would be an advantage

 

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

Reporting To

This role will report to the Technical Accounting & Audit Manager, Enterprise Services

 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

Salary

€69,500 - €81,800

 


Closing Date

8th July 2025

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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