Global Statutory Audit - Manager

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to oversee a portfolio of global statutory audits, including Irish, UK, and international clients. You will supervise senior staff, review work papers, and guide complex audit procedures to ensure high-quality outputs.

You will liaise with clients on planning and meetings, foster strong relationships, and contribute to business growth through proposals and cross-selling value-added services.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA/CPA certified or equivalent.
• Minimum 7+ years in external audits with leadership experience.
• Experience at a top-ten firm.
• Audit experience with large multinational entities.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and Irish/UK GAAP; US GAAP knowledge a plus.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience documenting testing and results in an electronic auditing package.
• Experience working as part of a team and showing commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients including Irish/UK and international audits.
• Oversee detailed audit work of assistants and seniors on audits.
• Liaise with clients on planning, meetings, and business developments.
• Review audit work papers.
• Provide guidance and participate in audit procedures, focusing on complex areas.
• Assist and manage staff utilization, task allocation, and training needs.
• On-site management for technically demanding audits (e.g., Share Based Compensation, Revenue Recognition).
• Supervise and train junior audit staff to uphold firm standards.
• Foster client relationships through regular communication and identify value-added opportunities.
• Participate in preparing and presenting proposals to grow client base.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified

7+ years experience

Manager experience

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Staff motivation

Communication skills

Audit documentation

Team player

Commercial awareness

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 firm's 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 others
• Be commercially awareness

Requirements