Audit - Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a senior external audit professional to lead engagements in Manila. You will supervise teams, review work, and ensure compliance with ISA, IFRS and local GAAP while managing client relationships.

The role emphasizes coaching, risk assessment, and maintaining high-quality audit deliverables in a fast-paced environment within a leading international firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in external audit with supervising experience.
• Experience leading audits of corporate entities.
• Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of ISA, IFRS and local GAAP.
• Proficient in audit software and MS Office suite.
• Ability to identify key risks and propose audit approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from acceptance to completion in line with firm methodology.
• Review sections prepared by seniors and associates and provide feedback.
• Identify key audit matters, risks and responses per ISA and internal guidance.
• Ensure audit documentation meets quality standards.
• Consult with specialists when required and coordinate with clients.
• Manage client relationships and communicate progress and issues.
• Lead status meetings and discuss audit findings with stakeholders.
• Supervise teams and provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Support resource planning and workflow for timely delivery.
• Champion audit quality and comply with risk management processes.
• Stay updated with regulatory requirements and drive process improvements.

Skills

Audit leadership

External audit

Stakeholder management

Project management

Coaching staff

ISA/IFRS knowledge

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from acceptance to completion, ensuring compliance with firm methodology and the professional standards.
• Reviews sections prepared by seniors and associates, providing clear feedback and guiding them on audit approach.
• Identify key audit matters, risks, and appropriate audit responses in line with ISA and internal guidance.
• Ensure audit documentation is reviewed and meets internal and regulatory quality standards.
• Consult and coordinate with specialists (valuation, tax, etc.) where required.
• Client Relationship Management
• Act as a point of contact for clients during engagements, ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of queries.
• Conduct status meetings and communicate audit progress, deadlines, and issues.
• Lead discussions on key audit findings and control deficiencies.
• Build strong, trusted relationships to support long-term engagement success.
• Support identification of cross-service opportunities in collaboration with partners.
• Team Leadership G Coaching
• Supervise teams of associates and seniors.
• Provide on-the-job coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Support resource planning and manage workflow to ensure efficiency and timely delivery.
• Quality, Risk G Continuous Improvement
• Champion audit quality, follow firm risk management processes, and support remediation where needed.
• Remain up to date with local regulatory, statutory, and reporting requirements and assess their impact on client engagements.
• Drive improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to consistency and process enhancements across the practice.
• Ensure compliance with independence and ethical requirements across engagements.

Required Experience G Skills

• 5+ years in external audit with experience supervising (multiple) audit teams.
• Experience leading audits of corporate entities.
• Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of ISA, IFRS, and local GAAP.
• Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to identify key risks and propose effective audit approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organisational and project-management capabilities.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.