Manager – Global Statutory Audit

Overview

Grant Thornton Ireland is hiring a Manager for its Global Statutory Audit practice in Dublin. The firm operates across Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a wider international reach through a network spanning more than 149 countries and over 73,000 professionals globally. In 2024, Grant Thornton Ireland announced a merger with Grant Thornton US, strengthening its global platform and widening opportunities for clients and employees.

The organisation positions itself as a trusted advisor that combines local insight, national capability, and international perspective to support businesses, public bodies, regulators, and financial institutions. The role sits within a specialist audit group focused on large multinational organisations and coordinated cross-border audit delivery.

About the Global Statutory Audit Team

This team specialises in delivering centralised statutory audit services for large multinational companies. Its members work on complex engagements and aim to provide high-quality outcomes for international clients.

Role Summary

The Manager will oversee a portfolio of Irish, UK, and international audit clients, guide junior team members, manage audit execution, and support client relationships. The role also involves contributing to proposals and handling technically demanding audit areas where on-site involvement may be needed.

Key Duties

• Own and manage a portfolio of Global Statutory Audit clients covering Irish, UK, and overseas audits.
• Direct and review the work completed by assistant managers and senior staff.
• Work closely with clients on planning discussions, closing meetings, and broader business matters.
• Examine audit working papers and ensure quality standards are met.
• Support the execution of audit procedures, with particular attention to complex or specialised matters.
• Help organise the team by assigning tasks, planning jobs, identifying training needs, and flagging resource requirements.
• Where audits are technically challenging, take an on-site lead role in areas such as share-based compensation, revenue recognition, and other critical sections.
• Coach and supervise junior audit staff so firm standards are maintained throughout the audit cycle.
• Build durable client relationships through regular communication and a clear understanding of business challenges.
• Identify opportunities to offer additional value-added services to existing clients.
• Contribute to proposals and presentations for prospective clients to support business development.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an ACA or ACCA-qualified professional with substantial post-qualification audit experience, ideally gained in a top-ten firm and involving large Irish companies or multinational entities. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP is required, and familiarity with US GAAP would be advantageous.

You should be confident working to tight deadlines, capable of managing and motivating staff, and able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats. Experience using electronic audit tools to document testing, results, and findings is also important. The role suits someone who is commercially aware, collaborative, and comfortable supporting others within a team environment.

Reward, Culture, and Workplace

Grant Thornton says it aims to build a workplace where people can grow both personally and professionally. The culture is described as collaborative, respectful, inclusive, and focused on continuous development.

Benefits are designed to support wellbeing and career growth, including flexible working arrangements, healthcare, learning programmes, and professional development support. The firm also highlights recognition through its Shout Out scheme, which is used to thank colleagues, celebrate milestones, and acknowledge strong performance.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are presented as central to the firm’s culture. Grant Thornton states that it values different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and believes this leads to better decision-making and stronger client service. The company also emphasises authenticity, integrity, and inclusion from day one.

Additional Information

The employer reiterates its scale and international footprint, noting that Grant Thornton Ireland is approaching 3,000 people across 9 offices and operates within a broader global network. It also repeats its commitment to being a more inclusive, collaborative, and flexible place to work, with an environment that supports career progression and personal growth.

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