Audit Senior - Cork/Limerick

Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Makati is seeking a qualified auditor to lead fieldwork for banking and financial services clients. You will manage engagements from planning to conclusion, review key controls, portfolios, and treasury operations, and prepare documentation for partner review.

Ideal candidates have CPA/ACCA/CA credentials, 3–4 years of external audit experience with leadership exposure, and excellent English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in external audit with end-to-end process.
• Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork for banking and financial services clients.
• Oversee engagements from planning through conclusion.
• Review controls, loan portfolios and treasury operations.
• Prepare audit documentation and deliverables for review.
• Serve as main contact for onshore teams and clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client communication

English proficiency

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead audit fieldwork for banking and financial services clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / UK GAAP 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 point of contact for onshore engagement teams, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
• Interact and liaise directly with clients to obtain information, request documents and resolve issues, as necessary.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members, providing feedback and guidance.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–4 years of external audit experience (end to end audit process), with at least 1-2 years leadership exposure (managing junior members within the engagements)
• Experience working with an international audit team will be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English).