Are you ready to go beyond in your career?

Grant Thornton is looking for fresh talent to join our transformational journey, where exceptional people are required to make a difference. If you are motivated by excellence, innovation, and leadership, your future and career progression are guaranteed, with a Firm that believes in its people and their contribution, and we would like to talk to you.

Job Summary

As an Audit Executive / Senior Executive at Grant Thornton, you will plan and execute multiple concurrent engagements with professional staff and direct the preparation, completion and review of audit reports, reports to those charged with governance and financial statements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The selected candidate/s will report directly to the Audit Directors and Partners or Managers as the case may be
• Manage a portfolio of clients operating in various industries
• Ensure assignments are run within budget, time, and resource requirements
• Brief and oversee staff on assignments, provide on the job training as required, liaise with senior client staff to ensure the assignment is completed as per the agreed terms.
• Ensure that assignments are completed in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures.
• Identify and resolve key audit issues and contentious items, in consultation with the client.
• Attend at and present findings to client audit committees and board meetings
• Participate actively in recruitment and mentoring of more junior staff

Qualifications and Skills

• An accounting qualification from university, or recognised body, such as ACCA
• Preferably must be warranted
• In depth knowledge of IFRS and ISA
• Strong background and experience in audit methodologies and techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication ability
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Have at least 3-5 years experience in external audit

What we offer

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Continuous Professional and Personal growth through our Learning & Development team and participation in international milestone programmes, Family Friendly Measures – Work-life balance, Flexible working hours, Working in a multi-cultural environment, Recognition and Career Progression, Wellbeing Allowance, which increases on a yearly basis, open door policy, Firmwide social activities, tuition support on courses related to the job, and study leave, Performance Appraisals held twice yearly, Induction Meetings and buddy system, Donate as you earn, career secondments opportunities.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Grant Thornton gives you the opportunities, resources and flexibility to create a career that empowers your passion.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.