GSA - Audit Senior

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

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to manage a portfolio of Global Statutory audits, including Irish/UK and international clients. You will liaise with clients on planning, closing meetings and business developments, review work papers and guide audit procedures.

You will supervise junior staff, allocate tasks, ensure quality and timeliness, and participate in new business initiatives through industry focus groups.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 3 years post-qualification experience in audit.
• Experience from a top-ten firm.
• Audit experience of large Irish companies or multinational entities.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and Irish 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.
• Experience with documenting testing, results and findings in an electronic auditing package.
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting others; and
• Be commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory audit clients which includes Irish/UK and international 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 specialized 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 staff to ensure that firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process.
• Playing a key role in the development of new business, through participation in industry and potential client focus groups.

Skills

Staff management

Communication skills

IFRS knowledge

Irish GAAP knowledge

US GAAP awareness

Audit execution

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA with 3 years PQE

Job description

Job Description

Role Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory audit clients which includes Irish/UK and international 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 specialized 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 staff to ensure that firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process;
• Playing a key role in the development of new business, through participation in industry and potential client focus groups.

Individual’s experience, skills and attributes

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 3 years post-qualification experience in audit;
• Experience from a top-ten firm
• Audit experience of large Irish companies or multinational entities;
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and Irish 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; and
• Be commercially aware.