Assistant Manager Compliance

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Makati; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton International Ltd. in Makati City, Philippines, is seeking a skilled professional to support financial reporting and advisory engagements. The role covers IFRS/GAAP reporting, project management, and client relationship activities within a FAAS framework.

You will supervise junior staff, contribute to business development, and collaborate with global teams across regions. A relevant accounting qualification and strong communication skills are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• 3-5 years’ post-qualified experience in audit, financial reporting, or advisory.
• Experience supervising junior staff and reviewing their work.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP; FRS 102 exposure beneficial.
• Experience in a Top 20 practice or advisory firm preferred.
• Solid project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.
• Commercially aware and able to apply practical judgment to client challenges
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality outputs.
• Motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of multiple financial reporting and advisory engagements, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard.
• Prepare and review financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102, and/or US GAAP
• Conduct research on technical queries and prepare accounting papers for client discussions.
• Manage sections of larger projects, supporting overall project planning, resourcing, and progress tracking.
• Help ensure strong governance, documentation, and quality across engagements.
• Identify risks or issues early and elevate as appropriate to the Manager or Director.
• Build strong working relationships with client finance teams and act as a reliable point of contact on day-to-day matters.
• Support Managers and Directors in developing commercial insights and value-add recommendations for clients.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of associates and senior associates.
• Provide on-the-job training and support in technical accounting and project delivery.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and knowledge-sharing across the FAAS practice.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.
• Collaborate with other service lines and international teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
• Participate in internal initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Ensure all work complies with internal risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and professional standards.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

FRS 102 exposure

Strong communicator

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Mentoring/supervision

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA)

Job description

• Support the delivery of multiple financial reporting and advisory engagements, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard.
• Prepare and review financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102, and/or US GAAP
• Conduct research on technical queries and prepare accounting papers for client discussions.

Project & Engagement Management

• Manage sections of larger projects, supporting overall project planning, resourcing, and progress tracking.
• Help ensure strong governance, documentation, and quality across engagements.
• Identify risks or issues early and elevate as appropriate to the Manager or Director.

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong working relationships with client finance teams and act as a reliable point of contact on day-to-day matters.
• Support Managers and Directors in developing commercial insights and value-add recommendations for clients.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of associates and senior associates.
• Provide on-the-job training and support in technical accounting and project delivery.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and knowledge-sharing across the FAAS practice.

Business Development & Collaboration

• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.
• Collaborate with other service lines and international teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
• Participate in internal initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Ensure all work complies with internal risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and professional standards.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• 3-5 years’ post-qualified experience in audit, financial reporting, or advisory.
• Experience supervising junior staff and reviewing their work.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP; FRS 102 exposure beneficial.
• Experience in a Top 20 practice or advisory firm preferred.
• Solid project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.
• Commercially aware and able to apply practical judgment to client challenges
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality outputs.
• Motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.

Job Info

• Job Identification 115378
• Job Category Advisory
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 01:30 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Makati City, Philippines (Hybrid)