Financial Services Audit - Senior

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead end-to-end audits of investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients from planning to conclusion. You will coordinate onshore engagement teams, review valuations and regulatory reporting, and ensure timely delivery with high-quality work products.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of external audit experience with funds expertise, strong communication skills, and proficiency in audit software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of external audit experience, with at least 2 years focused on asset management / investment funds clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements for investment funds, asset managers, and wealth management clients.
• Review fund valuations, NAV calculations, management and performance fees, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Audit software

MS Office

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.