Corporate Secretarial & Governance Services Associate 2026

At Forvis Mazars, we’re not just one of the leading professional services firms in Ireland — we’re a launchpad for ambitious graduates ready to make an impact. With over 1,000 professionals across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, and a global network spanning 100+ countries, we offer the scale, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.   

Why join us? 

Our next-generation graduate programme is built around you. We understand that no two people are the same, so we tailor your training, mentoring, and career development to match your strengths, interests, and goals.  

Here, you’ll be more than just a number. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and grow — personally and professionally. If you're looking for a career where your voice matters and your work makes a difference, this is the place for you. 

Supported by our corporate secretarial management team, you will: 

• Take ownership of a portfolio of clients and being responsible for ensuring that clients are meeting their statutory obligations by 

• Maintaining company secretarial records to include updating minute books and statutory registers  

• Keeping up to date with annual return filings, and producing documentation in respect of the annual approval and circulation of financial statements and other minutes, as required 

• Preparing and filing statutory forms at the Companies Registration Office 

• Deal with queries and requests from clients, auditors, solicitors and internal staff 

• Assist clients to set up Irish entities through completion of company formations and branch registrations 

• Ensure the company secretarial database is up to date at all times 

• Take on responsibility for billing clients and for debtors’ collection 

• Stay on top of filing, archiving and general administrative duties 

You will also have the opportunity to get involved in regular departmental training sessions to assist in your development and progression as a corporate governance professional. 

 About you 

We’re looking for bright, motivated individuals from a wide range of backgrounds—whether that’s engineering, business, law, science, or a related field. What matters most is your eagerness to learn, collaborate, and apply your skills effectively. We’ll equip you with the technical and business know-how you need—but your energy, curiosity, and attitude are what will set you apart. 

What we’re looking for 

• You’re working towards or have recently completed an honours degree in any discipline. 

• You act with integrity and always strive to do the right thing. 

• You’re a strong communicator who enjoys meeting people and exploring new ideas. 

• You value respect, inclusivity, and supporting those around you. 

• You thrive in team environments and enjoy working with others. 

• You’re organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage your time effectively. 

• You’re comfortable with technology and have solid computer skills. 

• You think critically and enjoy solving problems with logic and creativity. 

• You have excellent organisational skills, computer literacy and attention to detail