Manager – Global Statutory Audit

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks an experienced Global Statutory Audit professional to lead a portfolio of multinational audits. You will oversee work by assistants, liaise with Irish/UK and international clients, and ensure high-quality audit deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

With 7+ years in external audits and strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, you will supervise staff, review working papers, and contribute to client proposals while fostering relationships and identifying value-added services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in external audits with 4 years in a managerial role.
• Experience with large multinational clients and top-tier firms.
• Strong IFRS and UK/Irish GAAP knowledge; US GAAP helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audit work of assistants; manage portfolio.
• Coordinate planning and closing meetings with clients.
• Review work papers and document testing results.
• Guide staff and manage allocations and training.
• Foster client relationships and present proposals.

Skills

External audits

Audit management

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Client relationships

Team leadership

Job description

Our Global Statutory Audit department is a specialist team that services large-scale multinational companies (MNCs) with centralized and coordinated audit solutions. Our diverse and experienced teams are built to solve complex challenges and deliver outstanding results for international clients.

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 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 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

• 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
• Previous experience with documenting testing, results and finding in an electronic auditing package
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting others