RTR Associate Director

Key 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).

Qualification & Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Recognized 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.

Benefits

Through our competitive total rewards strategy, we offer you so much more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of health, welfare and retirement plans, and an environment where you are supported to pursue your professional and personal aspirations.