Assistant Manager Compliance

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland in Makati is seeking a qualified FAAS professional to support multiple financial reporting and advisory engagements, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs.

You will lead and supervise junior staff, manage project workstreams, and collaborate with international teams to provide IFRS/US GAAP insight and commercial recommendations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple financial reporting and advisory engagements, ensuring on-time, high-quality outputs.
• Manage sections of larger projects, resourcing, and progress tracking.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a reliable day-to-day contact.
• Lead, coach, and review work of associates and senior associates.
• Contribute to business development materials and collaborate across teams.
• Ensure compliance with risk management frameworks and professional standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Client-facing

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent)

Tools

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Technical Work

• 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.

Team Leadership & Development

• 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.

Quality, Risk & Compliance

• 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.