Associate Director – Corporate Audit

Associate Director – Audit Belfast

Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Northern Ireland, 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.

Associate Director – Audit Belfast

Grant Thornton (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Northern Ireland, 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. 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 work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

The Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance team has a track record of operating at the highest levels for clients in a broad range of industry sectors and ranging in size from entrepreneurial start-ups to multi-national groups. Our experienced team of professionals has developed an efficient approach that delivers high-quality audits and comprehensive value-added advice, with transparency and collaboration throughout.

By joining our Audit and Assurance team you will work closely with our audit Partners and you will have a real opportunity to provide a valued opinion within the team. Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. It is the combination of our value driven audit approach, global methodology, focus on customer service and audit quality that truly differentiates the Grant Thornton Audit and Assurance department from our competitors.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding audit team. This position represents an excellent opportunity for career growth and will suit an ambitious motivated person who is willing and interested in getting involved in all aspects of the position. Our audit team consists of country, regional and service line leaders with a wealth of experience. We have a client base covering a wide spectrum of funds, SPV and regulated entity structures, domiciles, legal, regulatory and accounting standards and investment strategies.

• Project management - take responsibility for managing a large and varied portfolio of clients
• Promotion and oversight of quality audit work on your client engagements
• Management of client relationships
• Supervising and training junior members of the team to ensure that Grant Thornton’s standards are maintained throughout the entire audit process
• Preparation and presentation of business tenders in order to develop and grow your client portfolio
• Working capital management – manage work in progress and billings
• Client fee negotiation
• Taking full responsibility for managing and reviewing the work of the audit team

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience
• Strong technical skills (Irish and UK 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
• Grant Thornton gives you the opportunities, resources and flexibility to create a career that empowers your passion.

What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, more possibilities to grow, and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients and to control your own career.…