Corporate Audit Senior

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

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead fieldwork for banking and financial services clients. You will ensure IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP compliance and follow firm methodology, guiding engagements from planning through conclusion.

You will review controls, test loan portfolios, and oversee treasury operations, delivering high-quality working papers for review by managers and partners. Strong English communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• 3–4 years of external audit experience (end to end) with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with an international audit team is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork for banking and financial services clients in line 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 and ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
• Interact with clients to obtain information, request documents and resolve issues.
• Coach, supervise, and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Audit experience

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (CPA/ACCA/CA)

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).