Internal Audit Manager

Date: 5 Oct 2026

Location: Kilkenny, KK, IE, R95 DXR1

Company: TIRLÁN LIMITED

 

    

 

Internal Audit Manager

12 month FTC

Hybrid working

 

 

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of circa €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

 

Role Profile

We are recruiting for the role of Internal Audit Manager, on a 12 month contract basis, which will be responsible for the execution of Tirlán's strategic risk-based internal audit plan.

This wide-ranging position will include providing assurance on the effectiveness of our risk management systems and the strength of our internal control processes. This will include assessing compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations, contractual terms and conditions, financial reporting requirements and best practice audit and risk policies.

This role will report to the Head of Internal Audit.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and perform specialised investigative audits, including determining audit objectives and scope, identifying and assessing risks, developing time budgets and audit programs, and ensuring compliance with Internal Audit work paper standards for each audit
  • Perform examinations to determine compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, policies, procedures, effectiveness in meeting operational requirements, efficiency, and sound accounting principles and practices
  • Assist with supervision of internal audit team members and colleagues, including assisting their professional development, training, and evaluation
  • Assist in the development of the annual audit plan, execution, monitoring, and risk assessment
  • Analyse and evaluate results of audits performed and develop recommendations to correct deficiencies
  • Prepare audit reports including recommendations for improved practices / procedures with supporting data and review findings / recommendations with Head of Internal Audit
  • Provide recommendations following completion of audits to substantiate and evaluate the implementation of recommended changes

 

Key requirements

  • Qualified in professional auditing and/or holding an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or other recognised qualification)
  • A minimum of 5 years proven experience in delivering operational and compliance audits and assisting in effectively solving problems
  • Strong personal integrity, a role model for honesty and transparency, promoting trust in the organisation and its leadership
  • Hold a passion for audit, with a strong working knowledge of the IIA standards
  • Organised, with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical, problem-solving mindset, detail orientated with ability to grasp the bigger picture
  • A highly motivated individual who can communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels including finance / non-finance colleagues and senior management
  • Advanced skills in written and oral presentations and report writing
  • Flexible on sector background and will consider candidates from practice and industry

 

We offer

  • Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
  • Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
  • On-site gym free to use for employees
  • Parenting room
  • Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
  • Career progression opportunities

Closing

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

 

Join our Talent Pool

Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers

 

Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation