Associate Director - Advisory FAAS - BPO We are Grant Thornton.
We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.
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.
A Career at GT Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services?
One where fresh thinking, collaboration, and diversity are valued?
At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
The Opportunity This is a high profile position.
It involves working closely with Partners and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton Ireland and our international network, but also with key finance people in both publicly listed companies and multinational environments.
Main responsibilities: Proficient accountant, with a strong understanding of GAAP; Experience of working with MNC's, in an industry or practice setting; Previous international experience working on accounting, financial reporting and/or supporting auditing of companies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC, and Americas; Strong experience in the preparation of financial statements in IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP; Assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships; Assist in proposal and business development work, preparing budgets, liaising with international offices and partner/director as well as other relevant stakeholders; Play a key role in the wider Grant Thornton international community, getting involved in internal committees and contributing to project work; Design and implementation of project plans, with effective delegation of tasks to more junior members in the team and appropriate levels of coaching; Ensure completion of assignments within appropriate budget and timeframe; Self-motivated and ability to work within a team; Manage a team effectively while on assignment; Responsible for development and mentoring staff; Working knowledge of ONESOURCE and/or Caseware for accounts preparation is desirable; Experience of using an electronic auditing package an advantage; Strong communicator, highly articulate with good report writing and excel skills; Commercial / business awareness; A passion for client service; A genuine interest in IFRS and financial reporting in general; Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).
Skills and attributes: Recognised accounting qualification; An audit background an advantage; Experience in a top 20 practice or a MNC international reporting environment; Minimum of 5 years PQE practical experience of auditing or preparing financial statements; Strong people and project management skills; Language fluency in one or more of the following European languages is desirable: German, French or Spanish; other European languages a benefit but not essential; Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and being familiar with other GAAPs such as German, French and/or Spanish is a benefit but not essential.
Life at GT Reward and benefits: Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues.
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Job ID JR7345
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