Manager - Global Statutory Audit
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Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 3,000 people in 10 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choice for their organisation now and for the future.
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 qualified with 5 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 finding in an electronic auditing package;
* Experience of working as part of a team supporting others;
* Be commercially aware.
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