RTR Associate Director

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Part time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland seeks a senior FAAS and Finance Leader in Manila to oversee global controllership functions, close processes, statutory reporting, and internal controls across jurisdictions. You will partner with client CFOs to drive improvements and lead a scalable, high-performance team.

You will drive automation, ERP system optimization (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite) and digital auditing tools, ensuring compliant and efficient financial operations for multinational clients.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA)
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in multinational finance leadership roles
• Strong IFRS knowledge, familiarity with other GAAPs a plus
• Proven experience managing international financial reporting, audits and compliance across regions
• Experience leading large-scale finance transformation and system implementations
• Experience building and scaling delivery teams, shared service centres and GBS centres
• ERP systems proficiency: SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, commercial acumen
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Lead global controllership functions including financial close and statutory reporting across jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic financial insights and partner with client CFOs and Controllers to drive process improvements.
• Act as senior advisor to multinational clients ensuring alignment with global finance strategies.
• Influence and scale the FAAS team and capability development.
• Oversee preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements under IFRS and GAAPs.
• Ensure robust compliance with local and international accounting regulations and tax requirements.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and guidance on complex transactions.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

English fluency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA

10+ years post-qualification experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Netsuite

Job description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee global controllership functions, including financial close, statutory reporting, and internal controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic financial insights and partner with client CFOs and Controllers to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Act as a senior advisor to multinational clients, ensuring alignment with global finance strategies and compliance frameworks.
• Influence and scale the BPO team, contributing to the long-term vision and capability development of the FAAS practice.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of financial statements under IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP, and other international standards.
• Ensure robust compliance with local and international accounting regulations, tax requirements, and corporate policies.
• Lead technical accounting assessments and provide guidance on complex transactions and regulatory changes.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior finance leaders in multinational corporations and publicly listed companies.
• Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and stakeholder engagement for new business opportunities.

Team Leadership, Transition Management & Project Management

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals across multiple geographies.
• Design and implement project plans, ensuring timely delivery, quality outcomes, and budget adherence.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence.

Systems & Process Optimisation

• Drive transformation initiatives through automation, standardisation, and system enhancements.
• Leverage ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, and Netsuite to optimize financial operations and reporting.
• Champion the use of digital tools including ONESOURCE, Caseware, and other electronic auditing platforms.

Qualifications

• Recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, including significant controllership or finance leadership roles in multinational environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with other GAAPs (e.g., German, French, Spanish) is a plus.
• Proven experience managing international financial reporting, audits, and compliance across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale finance transformation and system implementation projects.
• Experience developing and scaling delivery teams, shared service centres and GBS centres
• Experience with procurement functions desirable
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite) and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.
• Fluency in English