Attestation & Assurance Lead: AI-Driven Financial Audit

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a senior auditor with deep experience in attestation engagements to lead multiple SOC1/ISAE 3402 projects in financial services. You will plan risk assessments, supervise testing, and coordinate delivery with client teams.

The role emphasizes using AI-enabled tools to enhance testing efficiency, strong written reporting, and the ability to manage budgets and teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years' direct delivery experience in audit, risk advisory or attestation services.
• Good knowledge of ISAE3402, SSAE18 and/or SOC2 criteria.
• Degree in Accounting, Information systems or related field.
• Proven AI tool usage (Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve audit quality.
• Excellent communication and client stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead attestation engagements, including planning, risk assessment, walkthroughs, and testing.
• Oversee deliverables: system description reviews, testing docs, results, and final reports.
• Coach teams on judgment, documentation, and testing approaches.
• Manage multiple engagements, budgets, and utilization in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders and external auditors to obtain evidence.

Skills

ISAE 3402

SOC 1

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

CPA or equivalent

BA/BS in Accounting or IT

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT Enterprise

Data analytics tools

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a senior auditor with deep experience in attestation engagements to lead multiple SOC1/ISAE 3402 projects in financial services. You will plan risk assessments, supervise testing, and coordinate delivery with client teams.

The role emphasizes using AI-enabled tools to enhance testing efficiency, strong written reporting, and the ability to manage budgets and teams in a fast-paced environment.