Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Audit Manager
- Recruiter
- Grant Thornton
- Location
- Dublin
- Posted
- 05 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 06 May 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Experience level
- Manager
Grant Thornton is one of Ireland's leading professional services firms. Operating on an all island basis across 8 offices, the firm has over 1200 partners and staff. Grant Thornton Ireland is a member firm of Grant Thornton International (GTI). GTI member firms operate in more than 130 countries at 700 offices with 47,000 people. Together these people generate $4.5bn of revenue across the Global organisations. Managed and directed by the partners, Grant Thornton Ireland's strategy is to grow by focussing on selected sectors, market propositions and specialist service lines where we can achieve a position of the number 1/2 adviser in that chosen field. About FAAS Aligned to the Ireland strategy, FAAS is a team of finance professionals focussed on large Corporate, multinational entities and complex financial institutions. Formed in November 2012 with 12 people, the team now has 110 people across two offices. With the aim of providing solutions to accounting challenges in global finance functions, the FAAS team go to market across 4 proposition areas: Role: The characteristics of the target client base we are selling to are as follows: complex clients and group structures multi-jurisdictional technically demanding; driving efficiency and change looking for value want a single point of contact sophisticated procurement processes often SEC regulated The service delivery therefore demands a combination of rigorous project management with clear communication protocols, technical excellence and a deep knowledge of shared service centre operating environments. This is a cross sector offering and therefore, the candidate can have experience working in either a corporate and financial services environment. Role Responsibilities: Take responsibility for a portfolio of FAAS audit clients; 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 management 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 FAAS staff to ensure that firm standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process; Playing a key role in the development of new business, through participation in industry and potential client focus groups. Individual's experience, skills and attributes ACA/ACCA qualified; 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 benfit; The ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines; Excellent written and verbal communication; Electronic auditing experience; Experience of working as part of a team supporting others; and Be commercially aware.
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