Global Statutory Audit - Manager

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

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to oversee a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients, including Irish/UK and international engagements.

You will lead and mentor a team of assistants and seniors, liaising with clients on planning and closing meetings, and ensuring high-quality audit work papers and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CPA with full membership.
• 7+ years of external audit experience, including 4 years in a managerial role.
• Experience at a top-ten firm.
• Audits of large multinational clients.
• Extensive IFRS knowledge and familiarity with UK/Irish GAAP.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.
• Ability to lead, motivate and manage staff under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong documentation of testing.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients including Irish/UK and international audits.
• Oversee detailed audit work by assistants and seniors.
• Liaise with clients on planning, progress and closing meetings.
• Review audit working papers for quality and compliance.
• Provide guidance and perform complex audit procedures.
• Allocate tasks, plan staffing and training needs.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure firm standards are met.
• Maintain client relationships and seek value-added opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals to expand the client base.

Skills

Audit leadership

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP awareness

Team mentoring

Communication

Staff management

Governance & controls

Education

ACCA/ACA/CPA qualified

Job description

Job Description:

Role Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients which includes Irish/UK and international audits.
• Overseeing the detailed audit work of assistant managers and seniors on audits.
• Liaising closely with clients in relation to planning and closing meetings and discussing business developments generally.
• Reviewing audit work papers.
• Provide guidance/expertise and participate in the performance of audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialised issues.
• Assist the team including motivating them, allocating on the job tasks for audits and completing staff and job allocation, job planning, training needs, staff issues, identification of resources required etc.
• For the more technically demanding audits, there may be the need to on-site manage and assist in the performance of complex sections such as Share Based Compensation, Revenue Recognition and other critical areas as defined in the audit process.
• Supervise and train more junior members of the dedicated Audit staff to ensure that firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process.
• Foster strong client relationships through regular communication, understanding their business challenges, and identifying opportunities for value-added services.
• Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to prospective clients, contributing to the growth and expansion of the firms client base.

Skills and Attributes

• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in external audits with 4 years’ experience as a manager (or assistant manager with portfolio)
• Experience from a top-ten firm
• Audit experience of large companies or multinational entities
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and/or Irish and UK GAAP
• Some knowledge or awareness of US GAAP would be a benefit
• The ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Previous experience with documenting testing, results and finding in an electronic auditing package
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting othersBe commercially awareness