Global Compliance & Financial Reporting Lead

Grant Thornton (US); Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in the Philippines seeks a senior professional to lead the delivery of small to medium international compliance and financial reporting engagements with limited supervision, within agreed timelines, budgets and statutory filing deadlines.

You will support managers, review financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP, build strong client relationships with finance stakeholders across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, and guide junior staff to ensure high‑quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Acknowledged accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• Post-qualification experience in audit, accounting advisory or financial reporting.
• Experience in a Top 10 firm or comparable environment preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of small to medium international compliance and financial reporting engagements with limited supervision.
• Support managers and senior leaders in delivering complex engagements, owning workstreams and coordinating with clients and teams.
• Review financial statements prepared under IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP and other frameworks; prepare more complex statements when required.
• Build strong client relationships and collaborate with finance stakeholders and Grant Thornton colleagues across EMEA, APAC and the Americas.
• Lead, guide and develop seniors and staff assigned to engagements; set expectations and review work for high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, training and other business development initiatives.
• Maintain current technical knowledge by monitoring accounting, reporting and regulatory developments.
• Comply with internal risk management and quality standards.
• Take a proactive approach to client challenges and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and service.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication skills

Multinational experience

Regulatory awareness

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ONESOURCE

WORKIVA

Job description

Grant Thornton (US) in the Philippines seeks a senior professional to lead the delivery of small to medium international compliance and financial reporting engagements with limited supervision, within agreed timelines, budgets and statutory filing deadlines.

You will support managers, review financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP, build strong client relationships with finance stakeholders across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, and guide junior staff to ensure high‑quality delivery.