Audit Senior Financial Services

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

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks a qualified external auditor to lead end-to-end audits for investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP compliance and firm methodology.

You will review valuations, NAV calculations, draft financial statements, and regulatory reporting, while preparing working papers and deliverables for partner review. You will supervise and coach junior staff and coordinate with onshore teams to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Qualified external auditor with relevant professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent).
• Experience in asset management or investment funds audits is preferred.
• Strong communication and English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Proven ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits for investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients.
• Review fund valuations, NAV calculations, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and review audit documentation, working papers, and deliverables for manager/partner review.
• Act as primary point of contact for onshore engagement teams and client contacts.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members; provide training and feedback.
• Identify audit issues and control weaknesses; propose timely resolutions.
• Manage timelines to deliver high-quality service in line with firm standards.
• Support offshore team continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

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.