Job DescriptionThis 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 listedcompanies and multinational environments.Main Responsibilitiesproficient 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 ofcompanies across a number of jurisdictions in EMEA, APAC and Americas;strong experience in the preparation of financial statements in IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and desirable in otherinternational jurisdictions though not a requirement;assist in maintaining and developing key client relationships;assist in proposal and business development work, preparing budgets, liaising with international offices andpartner/director as well as other relevant stakeholders;play a key role in the wider Grant Thornton international community, getting involved in internal committeesand contributing to project work;design and implementation of project plans, with effective delegation of tasks to more junior members in theteam 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; andability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).Skills And ExperienceRecognised accounting qualification;Audit background an advantage;Experience in a top 20 practice or a multinationalinternational reporting environment;Minimum of 5 years PQE practical experience ofauditing or preparing financial statements;Strong people and project management skills;Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP andbeing familiar with other GAAPs such as German,French and/or Spanish is a benefit but not essential.About UsWe are Grant ThorntonGrant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they're located.At GT, we work astrusted 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. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.At GT Ireland we don't just predict your future, we build it.A Career at GTLooking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.What does this mean for you?A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.Grow with usAt Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.Our BenefitsPlease follow this link for information on our generous benefits package.About The TeamEquity, diversity and inclusionAt 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 individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. 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.Reward And BenefitsOur 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.RecognitionWe 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.