PCAOB Manager

​A growing Fintech firm based in Dublin 2 is seeking a talented audit/controls professional, who can bridge traditional audit practices with a modern, controls-driven assurance model, to join their expanding team.

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Responsibilities:

• Support the transition to a control-based audit approach, including defining and documenting key processes, risks, and controls across financial reporting cycles

• Assist in mapping existing controls to Group policies and identifying design gaps to ensure alignment with a risk-based framework.

• Participate in walkthroughs and control testing to validate the design and operational effectiveness of financial and operational controls.

• Collaborate with process owners and external auditors to standardize control documentation and support audit readiness.

• Develop and maintain control matrices, testing templates, and guidance materials to ensure consistent control evaluation across entities.

• Provide input on remediation plans for control deficiencies and monitor implementation progress.

• Support the rollout of control awareness and training sessions to upskill finance and operational teams.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of control processes, identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance assurance coverage.

• Assist in integrating the new control-based audit methodology into finance transformation initiatives, system upgrades, and policy harmonisation efforts.

• Stay abreast of IFRS, internal control, and SOX developments, advising on relevant impacts to Group control frameworks.

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Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in external audit, internal controls, or risk assurance-Big 4 or mid-tier firm background preferred.

• Strong understanding of control-based audit methodologies and financial reporting processes under IFRS.

• Experience in documenting, testing, and evaluating controls, including walkthroughs and design effectiveness reviews.

• Exposure to SOX or SOX-lite environments is a strong advantage.

• Ability to translate technical control concepts into practical business processes and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• A proactive self-starter with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

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*Only candidates based in Ireland and operating on Stamp 4/Irish or EU passport will be considered

**On offer is an attractive salary and benefits package, in a hybrid 3/2 environment

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Please apply to this posting and Karl Byrne, Director & Head of Financial Services, will reach out to discuss