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About us   At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.   At Davy, you are the difference.    Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.   A new opportunity has opened for an Internal Audit Associate Director. You will join our expanding Internal Audit Team where you will work on a diverse range of projects and gain exposure to all facets of the Group’s business. In the role, the successful candidate will:  Nurture a high‑performing Internal Audit team through effective leadership, coaching, performance management and role‑modelling of organisational values Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in the development and delivery of the audit plan; Meet stakeholder expectations (incl Audit Chair, Audit Committee, CEO) Support CIA in preparing for, attending and presenting Board and Management Committees Deputise for the Chief Internal Auditor as required, including representation at senior management or Board forums. Ongoing development of the IA function in line with Group and best IIA practice Help develop, enhance and deliver the Internal Audit Strategy and associated workstreams including embedding digital audit, data analytics and visualisation. Plan and lead the growing audit team in carrying out multi-scope risk-based audits of operational and financial risk management and control in Davy Motivate, coach and develop the other members of the internal audit team to excel in their roles and advance professionally Manage Internal Audit’s use of external subject matter experts which are engaged for specific co-sourced audit projects Evaluate and form evidence‑based opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance arrangements, risk management and internal controls and identify / promote control enhancements and good practice throughout the group Assist the business units in the identification of risks and providing appropriate control advice for addressing the identified risks Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects that arise Foster good working relationships with key stakeholders in the business Plan and report on audit assignments in line with deadlines and established methodologies and procedures Co-ordinate and deliver quality oral and written audit reports with achievable / practical recommendations that contribute to the business Review working papers/reports of other team members Organise the audit team’s activities - scheduling and assigning tasks to meet deadlines Comply with the Risk and Compliance frameworks, policies and procedures associated with the role Support the Internal Audit function’s responsibilities in relation to whistleblowing arrangements and related reporting Requirements About you      We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:   Qualified Accountant with financial services internal audit experience or Certified Internal Auditor (IIA) or equivalent experience Strong understanding of Corporate Governance, business and IT processes, risks, internal controls evaluation, accounting and audit Audit experience to financial services industry is desirable Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience – including a proven record as a manager leading internal audit teams in Financial Services Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data query tools Strategic thinking with proven analysis and problem-solving skills Excellent understanding of internal controls Strong financial, IT and analytical ski