Internal Audit Manager

The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Head of Internal Audit.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced internal auditor who is interested in developing a career with a growing organisation. Daa’s broad business base, across airport management, retail, property management, and consultancy, spanning different geographies, gives this role a diversity of business experience.

The successful candidate will be based at daa Head Office in Dublin Airport.

• Qualified accountant and trained auditor with large firm experience, with 5 to 10 yrs post qualification experience, preferably in industry.
• Full membership of CIIA is preferable.
• Ability to effortlessly move between different audit approaches as needed (agile approach, full scope approach, advisory work, forensic investigations) and knowledge of different model audit workpapers to maintain for each approach.
• Demonstrate several years of people management experience.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with the stature and gravitas to quickly command the confidence and respect of the senior management team..
• Strong organisation and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments is a prerequisite.
• Role will encompass some but not extensive travel both domestic and international (circa 10% max).
• Committed to daa values and Leadership Standard.

• →Manage internal audit assignments throughout the group, working with both internal staff and co-sourced resources as needed.
• →Assist the Group Head of Internal Audit in preparing and updating the annual internal audit plan.
• →Ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas of highest risk, and ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.
• →Ensure that recommendations are practical, clearly presented to and agreed with management.
• →Ensure internal audit reports make clear recommendations providing practical solutions to mitigate any control gaps and improve operations.
• →Lead follow-up audits to ensure there has been remediation of issues identified.
• →Assist in carrying out special analyses or reviews as requested by CEO or Audit Committee.
• →Work closely with the rest of the Group Internal Audit team - this is a small and highly collaborative team.
• →Deputise for Group Head of Internal Audit as needed, and deliver presentations at Board and Audit Committee level.

daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process.