This 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 listed
companies and multinational environments.
Main responsibilities
• proficient 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 of
companies 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 other
international 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 and
partner/director as well as other relevant stakeholders;
• play a key role in the wider Grant Thornton international community, getting involved in internal committees
and contributing to project work;
• design and implementation of project plans, with effective delegation of tasks to more junior members in the
team 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; and
• ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments (particularly IFRS).
Skills and Experience
• Recognised accounting qualification;
• Audit background an advantage;
• Experience in a top 20 practice or a multinational
international reporting environment;
• Minimum of 5 years PQE practical experience of
auditing or preparing financial statements;
• Strong people and project management skills;
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP and
being familiar with other GAAPs such as German,
French and/or Spanish is a benefit but not essential.
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