Audit Senior

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 4,213,000 - 6,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare

Learning programmes

Professional development

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks an ACA/ACCA-qualified audit professional to manage a portfolio of statutory audit clients including Irish/UK and international engagements. You will liaise with clients on planning and close meetings, review work papers and supervise junior staff.

You will guide audit procedures, handle complex areas such as Share Based Payment and Revenue Recognition, motivate staff, allocate tasks, and contribute to new business development through client focus groups.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with post-qualification experience in audit.
• Experience from a top-ten firm.
• Audit experience of large Irish companies or multinational entities.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP.
• Some knowledge of US GAAP would be a benefit.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory audit clients including Irish/UK and international audits.
• Liaising with clients regarding planning and close meetings and discussing business developments.
• Reviewing audit work papers.
• Provide guidance/expertise and participate in audit procedures, focusing on complex issues.
• Assist the team including staff allocation, planning, training needs, and resource identification.
• On-site management of complex sections like Share Based Compensation and Revenue Recognition where required.
• Supervise and train junior staff to maintain firm standards.
• Develop new business through industry participation and potential client focus groups.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

3 years post-qualification audit experience

IFRS knowledge

Irish GAAP knowledge

US GAAP awareness

Staff motivation / supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication

Tools

Electronic auditing package

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory audit clients which includes Irish/UK and international audits;
• Liaising closely with clients in relation to planning and closing meetings, and discussing business developments generally
• Reviewing audit work papers
• Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.
• Assist the team including motivating them, allocating on the job tasks for audits and completing staff and job allocation, job planning, training needs, staff issues, identification of resources required etc.;
• For the more technically demanding audits, there may be the need to on-site manage and assist in the performance of complex sections such as Share Based Compensation, Revenue Recognition and other critical areas as defined in the audit process.
• Supervise and train more junior members of the dedicated staff to ensure that firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process;
• Playing a key role in the development of new business, through participation in industry and potential client focus groups.

Individual’s Experience, Skills And Attributes

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 3 years post-qualification experience in audit;
• Experience from a top-ten firm
• Audit experience of large Irish companies or multinational entities;
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP;
• Some knowledge or awareness of US GAAP would be a benefit;
• The ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Previous experience with documenting testing, results and finding in an electronic auditing package;
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting others; and
• Be commercially aware.

Life at Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton, we’re creating a workplace where our people can thrive—personally and professionally. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, respect, and a commitment to continuous growth.

Reward And Benefits

We’ve designed our benefits to support your wellbeing and development. From flexible working arrangements and healthcare to learning programmes and professional development, we provide the tools and support to help you flourish at every stage of your career.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. We believe teams made up of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives lead to better outcomes for our people and our clients. We are proud to foster a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity of thought is key to innovation—and your voice matters. From day one, we’ll champion you as a leader.

Recognition

Recognition is at the heart of our culture. Our Shout Out scheme gives everyone a chance to say thank you, mark milestones, or celebrate great work. Whether it’s a simple thanks or an award for excellence, we take time to highlight achievements across the firm.