Global Compliance & Reporting Solutions Lead

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced senior accounting professional to lead multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services. You will guide complex financial statements under IFRS/US GAAP and mentor a growing team of associates.

The role requires a qualified accountant with 5+ years’ post-qualified experience, including leadership responsibilities, and proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver practical solutions across

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent) with professional designation.
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience in audit or financial reporting, with 2+ years at Assistant Manager/Manager level.
• Experience in a Top 20 firm or advisory environment preferred.
• Strong IFRS and/or US GAAP technical knowledge.
• Proven leadership and team management experience on complex projects.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong project management with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical client solutions.
• Experience with CaseWare and electronic audit packages an advantage.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively.

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).
• Advise clients on technical accounting issues—including group restructurings, acquisitions, consolidations, impairment assessments, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.
• Manage project planning and resource allocation while ensuring strong governance and quality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to finance leaders.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of senior associates and associates, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, proposals, and client presentations.
• Work collaboratively across service lines and international teams (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Identify process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance team efficiency and client service.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Post-qualified experience

Top 20 firm experience

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Commercial awareness

CaseWare

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced senior accounting professional to lead multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services. You will guide complex financial statements under IFRS/US GAAP and mentor a growing team of associates.

The role requires a qualified accountant with 5+ years’ post-qualified experience, including leadership responsibilities, and proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver practical solutions across