Senior Auditor - Finance & Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Audit Services

Senior Auditor

The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting audits across Finance and Chief Administrative Office (CAO) functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support internal audit engagements covering Finance and CAO-related activities, including Capital, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting, Liquidity Risk Management, Financial Controls, and other operational processes.
• Assist with the development of audit objectives, scope, and testing approaches based on the risks and controls within the area under review.
• Complete planning and scoping activities, including walkthroughs, process mapping, risk identification, and the development of audit documentation.
• Perform audit testing of varying complexity and conduct first-level reviews of audit workpapers to ensure departmental standards are met.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders regarding audit testing, observations, and identified control weaknesses.
• Communicate audit status, key risks, and results to business stakeholders and Audit management throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Draft audit observations, reports, validation memorandums, and other audit deliverables to support timely and accurate reporting.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of auditing techniques and methodologies within the financial services environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced, global audit team, spanning multiple time zones and jurisdictions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or Economics; an advanced degree in Law or Legal Management is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in banking or financial services, or relevant public accounting experience within the financial services industry.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .