Audit Lead – Banking & Financial Services (IFRS/US GAAP)

Grant Thornton (US); Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in the Philippines is seeking a qualified external auditor to lead fieldwork for banking and financial services engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP and firm methodology. You will manage planning, risk assessment, and engagement wrap-up while coordinating with onshore teams.

The role requires CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent, 3–4 years of external audit experience with leadership exposure, and excellent written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent required.
• 3–4 years external audit experience with end-to-end process.
• Experience with international audit teams is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork for banking and financial services clients, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP compliance and firm methodology.
• Complete engagements from planning and risk assessment to conclusion phase.
• Review and test key controls, loan portfolios, treasury operations, and other complex banking areas.
• Prepare and review audit documentation, working papers, and deliverables for manager/partner review.
• Act as the primary contact for onshore engagement teams, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Interact with clients to obtain information, request documents and resolve issues.
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior team members with feedback and guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA equivalen t

Job description

Grant Thornton (US) in the Philippines is seeking a qualified external auditor to lead fieldwork for banking and financial services engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP and firm methodology. You will manage planning, risk assessment, and engagement wrap-up while coordinating with onshore teams.

The role requires CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent, 3–4 years of external audit experience with leadership exposure, and excellent written and spoken English.