Manager – Corporate Audit
We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 8 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 145 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 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 decisions for their organisation now and for the future.
Department Overview
We, in Audit and Assurance, are looking to expand our team due to our exponential growth. This position will give you exposure to some exciting industries such as Retail, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction and Telecommunication whilst also giving you the opportunity to collaborate with clients both locally and globally. We are looking for passionate individuals, who are self‑motivated, capable of using their own initiative and have the ability to plan, control and complete audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
* Oversee the preparation of audit plans, risk assessments, and audit programmes tailored to each client’s specific needs.
* Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high‑quality work and professional growth.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their main point of contact for audit‑related matters.
* Ensure audit engagements comply with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the firm’s quality control procedures.
* Assist in identifying opportunities for additional services and business development with existing and prospective clients.
Skills and Attributes
* ACA/ACCA qualified
* Minimum 5+ years’ experience
* Strong technical skills (Irish GAAP and auditing standards; IFRS experience an advantage but not essential)
* Electronic auditing experience; ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
* Ability to make professional judgements based on findings
* Portfolio management experience
* Strong attention to detail and analytical assessment
* Experience working as part of a team supporting others
* Commercial awareness
* Experience gained in a Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous
Life at GT
Reward and Benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision‑making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best‑practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
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