Audit Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Ireland; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global network firm is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager in Hamilton to lead audit engagements and mentor staff. This role offers significant career development prospects within a dynamic environment, providing high-quality audit services to diverse clientele. Candidates should possess a strong audit background, leadership skills, and a commitment to client service excellence.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free salary and benefits package

Relocation assistance for international candidates

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of external audit experience, preferably with a Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff during the audit process.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
Firm: Grant Thornton Bermuda
Service Line: Audit and Assurance

About Grant Thornton Bermuda

Grant Thornton Bermuda is a member firm of Grant Thornton International, a leading global network of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. With over 140 countries, Grant Thornton combines global scale with local insight to provide high-quality services to dynamic organisations. Our Bermuda office serves clients across various industries, including insurance, reinsurance, asset management, and financial services. We are committed to delivering personalised service and innovative solutions to help our clients thrive in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join our Audit & Assurance team in Bermuda. In this position, you will lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. You will work closely with partners and senior managers to deliver high-quality audit services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This position offers the opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, with exposure to complex and challenging assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm policies.

Supervise and mentor junior audit staff, providing guidance and support throughout the audit process.

Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact during engagements.

Identify and resolve accounting and auditing issues, providing practical solutions to clients.

Review audit workpapers and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.

Assist in the development and implementation of audit methodologies and best practices.

Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations.

Industry Exposure

As an Audit Assistant Manager at Grant Thornton Bermuda, you will work with clients across a range of industries, to name a few:

Insurance and Reinsurance

Asset Management and Investment Funds

Banking and Financial Services

Aviation and Shipping

Public Sector and Not-for-Profit

Experience auditing clients in the insurance, reinsurance, funds, or financial services sectors is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of external audit experience, preferably with a Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting firm

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP

Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Proficiency in audit software (e.g., Caseware) and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

Competitive, tax-free salary and benefits package

Relocation assistance and onboarding support for international candidates

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Exposure to high-profile, cross-border clients and complex audit assignments

Supportive and inclusive work culture within a global network

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About Us

Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda. With a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people , we bring you the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help you and your business succeed – wherever you’re located. We deliver solutions to all business challenges. Clients choose us because the breadth of financial and business services they need is available, delivered innovatively and always to the highest standards. At Grant Thornton we are committed to long term relationships.

Grant Thornton Ireland operate from offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda.