Financial Services Audit - Senior

Grant Thornton (US); Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in Makati seeks a Senior Audit professional to lead end-to-end audits for investment funds and asset managers, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP alignment and firm methodology.

You will review fund valuations, NAV calculations, financial statements, and regulatory reporting, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with onshore teams to deliver timely, high-quality results while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years external audit experience, with asset management funds exposure.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and NAV processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience coordinating with onshore teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audits for investment funds and asset managers.
• Review fund valuations, NAVs, P&L, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare and review audit documentation and working papers.
• Coordinate with onshore engagement teams and client contacts.
• Coach junior staff and identify control weaknesses.
• Ensure timelines and quality per firm standards.
• Support offshore team process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Audit software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

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.