Manager – Corporate Audit

Grant Thornton Ireland; Philippines; On-site; PHP 6,128,000 - 8,652,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland Corporate Audit is expanding to meet growing demand across industries. You will lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, collaborating with international clients and senior teams to ensure high-quality work.

The role requires 7+ years of external audit experience with strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and the ability to mentor staff under tight deadlines while building client relationships and upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in external audits with 4 years’ experience in a managerial role.
• Strong technical skills in IFRS, Irish and UK GAAP, and International Auditing Standards.
• Experience with electronic auditing.
• Ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines.
• Ability to make professional judgments based on findings.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment.
• Experience working as part of a team supporting others.
• Big 4 experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, on-time and within budget.
• Oversee the preparation of audit plans, risk assessments, and audit programs tailored to each client’s specific needs.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their main point of contact for audit-related matters.
• Ensure audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the firm’s quality control procedures.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for additional services and business development with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Audit leadership

IFRS

Irish/UK GAAP

Team management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Audit software

Job description

We, in Corporate Audit are looking to expand our team due to our exponential growth. This position will give you exposure to some exciting industries such as Retail, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction and Telecommunication whilst also giving you the opportunity to collaborate with international clients. We are looking for passionate individuals, who are self-motivated, capable of using their own initiative and have the ability to plan, control and complete audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee the preparation of audit plans, risk assessments, and audit programs tailored to each client’s specific needs.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their main point of contact for audit-related matters.
• Ensure audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the firm’s quality control procedures.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for additional services and business development with existing and prospective clients.

Skills and attributes:

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in external audits with 4 years’ experience as a manager (or assistant manager with portfolio)
• Strong technical skills (IFRS, Irish and UK GAAP and International Auditing Standards)
• Electronic auditing experience
• Ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Ability to make professional judgements based on findings
• Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
• Experience working as part of a team supporting others
• Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous but not essential