Global Compliance & Reporting Associate Director

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a GCRS Associate Director to oversee multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services. You will lead the preparation of complex financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102, and US GAAP, and manage project governance, budgeting, and stakeholder relationships.

You will coach senior professionals, drive growth through market opportunities, and collaborate with global teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• 8+ years post-qualified experience in audit and/or financial reporting.
• Experience in a Top 10 firm or advisory is preferred.
• Strong IFRS and/or US GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Lead and review the preparation of complex financial statements (IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP).
• Lead project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, workflow management, and engagement administration, ensuring governance, timely delivery, quality, and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to finance leaders.
• Coach and develop managers and associates, set performance expectations, support succession planning, and create growth opportunities.
• Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities, building networks, originating and converting opportunities, and leading proposals and client presentations.
• Collaborate across service lines and international teams (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management frameworks and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a GCRS Associate Director to oversee multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services. You will lead the preparation of complex financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102, and US GAAP, and manage project governance, budgeting, and stakeholder relationships.

You will coach senior professionals, drive growth through market opportunities, and collaborate with global teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.