Financial Services Audit - Manager

Grant Thornton (US); Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in Makati, Philippines, seeks an experienced Audit Manager to lead high-quality external audits for Banking and Asset Management clients. You will own engagements from planning to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality are met while coaching junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified with 7+ years in external audits and at least 2 years in a managerial role, with solid IFRS/FRS 102 knowledge and a client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified
• 7+ years external audits with 2 years as a manager, including Financial Services such as Banking and Asset Management
• Proven experience managing audits and leading engagement teams
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, and financial services regulatory environment
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset
• Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality audit services for Banking, and Asset Management clients.
• Design and execute audit strategies in line with accounting and regulatory frameworks (IFRS, FRS 102).
• Own engagements from planning through completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Manage, coach, and mentor audit teams including Assistant Managers, Seniors, and trainees.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and proactively identify value-added opportunities.
• Ensure audits comply with relevant standards and regulatory requirements; stay updated on technical developments.

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Audit Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality audit services for clients across Banking, and Asset Management.
• Design and execute robust audit strategies in line with applicable accounting and regulatory frameworks, including IFRS, FRS 102, and relevant financial services regulations.
• Take ownership of engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Team Management & Development

• Manage, coach, and mentor audit teams, including Assistant Managers, Seniors, and trainees.
• Allocate work effectively, review deliverables, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Support the development of junior team members through on-the-job coaching and performance management.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Proactively manage client expectations, respond to queries, and deliver a consistently high standard of service.
• Identify opportunities to add value through insights, recommendations, and improved processes.

Technical & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure audits are conducted in full compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with technical developments in financial services and share knowledge across the team.
• Support complex technical matters and judgement areas, escalating where appropriate.

Practice & Process Improvement

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Identify efficiency gains and best practices to enhance audit delivery and client outcomes.
• Support wider firm initiatives and collaborate with colleagues across service lines.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in external audits with 2 years’ experience as a manager, including significant experience within Financial Services, such as:
  • Banking
  • Asset Management
• Proven experience managing audits and leading engagement teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102, and the financial services regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset.
• Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm is advantageous but not essential.

Requirements: