Financial Services Audit - Semi-Senior

Grant Thornton Isle of Man; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Isle of Man is seeking an experienced external auditor to manage end-to-end audits for investment funds and wealth management clients. The role requires coordinating with onshore teams, reviewing fund valuations, NAV calculations, and regulatory reporting, and delivering high-quality audit outputs.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of external audit experience, familiarity with fund structures, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of external audit experience, with 1–2 years in end-to-end audit engagements.
• Knowledge of fund structures (hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity, real estate funds, UCITS, SPVs, etc.) and NAV processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English communications.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end audit for investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP alignment.
• Review fund valuations, investment portfolios, NAV calculations, management and performance fees, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and review audit documentation and working papers for manager/partner review from planning to conclusion.
• Act as secondary contact for onshore engagement teams and client communication.
• Identify and communicate audit issues and control weaknesses with proactive resolutions.
• Manage timelines and deliverables to ensure high-quality service and firm standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the offshore team.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 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 secondary point of contact for onshore engagement teams and client contact persons ensuring effective and timely communication and coordination.
• 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

• Role open to non- CAP, ACCA, CA or equivalent accounting graduate
• Minimum 2-3 years of external audit experience, with at least 1-2 years involvement in end-to-end audit engagements.
• 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.