Audit Senior Financial Services

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks an experienced audit professional in the Philippines to lead end-to-end audits for investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients. You will review valuations, NAV calculations, and regulatory reporting, and prepare deliverables for partner reviews.

You will supervise junior staff, communicate with onshore teams, and drive timely resolutions to issues while ensuring adherence to firm standards. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of external audit experience, with at least 2 years focused on asset management / investment funds.
• Knowledge of fund structures (hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity, real estate funds, UCITS, investment trusts, SPVs, etc.), valuation methodologies, NAV processes, and fund accounting.
• Experience working with international audit teams is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits for investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients.
• Review fund valuations, investment portfolios, NAV calculations, management fees, performance fees, draft financial statements and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and review audit documentation, working papers, and deliverables for manager/partner review from planning to conclusion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for onshore engagement teams and client contact persons ensuring effective and timely communication and coordination.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members, providing training and feedback.
• Identify and communicate audit issues and control weaknesses to management and clients on a timely manner and proactively provide resolutions to the issues noted.
• Manage timelines and deliverables to ensure high-quality service and compliance with firm standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the offshore team.

Skills

External audit

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Professional accounting certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• Lead end to end audit for investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / UK GAAP and firm methodology.
• Review fund valuations, investment portfolios, NAV calculations, management fees, performance fees, draft financial statements and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and review audit documentation, working papers, and deliverables for manager/partner review from planning to conclusion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for onshore engagement teams and client contact persons ensuring effective and timely communication and coordination.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members, providing training and feedback.
• Identify and communicate audit issues and control weaknesses to management and clients on a timely manner and proactively provide resolutions to the issues noted.
• Manage timelines and deliverables to ensure high-quality service and compliance with firm standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the offshore team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)
• Minimum 3–5 years of external audit experience, with at least 2 years focused on asset management / investment funds clients. Involvement in end-to-end audits engagements preferrable.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures (hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity, real estate funds, UCITS, investment trusts, SPV’s, investment partnerships etc.), valuation methodologies, NAV processes, and fund accounting.
• Experience working with international audit teams is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.