Audit Engagement Lead — Elevate Quality & Client Impact

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks an experienced Audit professional to lead external audit engagements and supervise teams in Manila. You will ensure adherence to ISA/IFRS, manage client communications, and drive high-quality deliverables across engagements.

The role emphasizes coaching, risk identification, and continuous improvement within the practice, with opportunities to coordinate with specialists and contribute to cross-service opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in external audit with experience supervising (multiple) audit teams.
• Experience leading audits of corporate entities.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Coaching

Staff development

Audit standards

Time management

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA)

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks an experienced Audit professional to lead external audit engagements and supervise teams in Manila. You will ensure adherence to ISA/IFRS, manage client communications, and drive high-quality deliverables across engagements.

The role emphasizes coaching, risk identification, and continuous improvement within the practice, with opportunities to coordinate with specialists and contribute to cross-service opportunities.