Manager Global Statutory Audit

Grant Thornton Ireland; Philippines; On-site; PHP 4,996,000 - 7,138,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks an experienced audit professional to join our Global Statutory Audit Team. You will manage a portfolio of Irish/UK and international audits, supervising senior staff and providing expert guidance on complex issues.

Applicants should be ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified with at least 7 years in external audits, including experience from a top-ten firm. Strong IFRS knowledge and client-facing skills are essential to grow the firm's multinational client base.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CPA with 7+ years external audit experience.
• Experience with large multinational clients and complex audit issues.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients including Irish/UK and international audits.
• Supervise and review work papers, ensuring firm audit standards are met.
• Mentor junior staff, allocate tasks, and facilitate staff development.
• Engage with clients on planning and closing meetings, and discuss business developments.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CPA

External audits

Team leadership

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Client communication

Audit planning

Staff mentoring

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Audit software experience

Job description

Job Description

About the Global Statutory Audit Team

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

• 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