Corporate Audit Senior

Grant Thornton Ireland; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced external audit professional to lead fieldwork for banking and financial services clients, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP compliance and firm methodology. You will complete engagements from planning through to conclusion, review key controls and loan portfolios, and prepare working papers for manager/partner review.

As the primary contact for onshore engagement teams, you will coordinate communication, obtain information from clients, resolve

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–4 years external audit experience with end-to-end exposure, plus 1–2 years leadership experience.
• Experience with international audit teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork for banking and financial services clients in 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 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

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).