Senior Audit Lead – Global & Complex IFRS Specialist

Grant Thornton Ireland; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead a portfolio of Global Statutory audits, including Irish/UK and international clients. You will liaise with clients on planning and closing meetings, review work papers and guide the audit team through complex procedures.

You will supervise and develop staff, allocate tasks, and contribute to business development while ensuring adherence to firm standards and deadlines.

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.
• Previous experience with documenting testing, results and findings in an electronic auditing package.
• Experience of working as part of a team supporting others.
• Be commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of Global Statutory audit clients which includes Irish/UK and international audits.
• Liaise closely with clients in relation to planning and closing meetings, and discuss business developments generally.
• Review 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‑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, 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 firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process
• Play a key role in the development of new business, through participation in industry and potential client focus groups

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Top-ten firm experience

Audit experience (Irish/ multinational

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP awareness

Staff motivation & management

Written & verbal communication

Documentation of testing & findings

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead a portfolio of Global Statutory audits, including Irish/UK and international clients. You will liaise with clients on planning and closing meetings, review work papers and guide the audit team through complex procedures.

You will supervise and develop staff, allocate tasks, and contribute to business development while ensuring adherence to firm standards and deadlines.