Audit Manager

Where challenge and enjoyment at work go hand in hand.

Do you enjoy sinking your teeth into challenging files? Do you have a sharp eye for risks and processes, and the ambition to truly make an impact? Then the role of Audit Manager at Grant Thornton in Ghent is exactly what you're looking for.

At Grant Thornton, you work not only on substantial national and international files, but also in a people-oriented, entrepreneurial and warm environment. We combine the impact of large projects with the atmosphere of an organisation where everyone knows each other. No cold number factory, but a team that grows together, celebrates together, and helps each other forward.

Why choose Grant Thornton?

Because with us you get the best of two worlds:

• International opportunities and large files

  As a member of a global network of 80,000 experts in 156 countries, you work on fascinating assignments across borders.

• A warm, family-like atmosphere

  Our teams are close-knit. We know each other, help each other, and focus on genuine collaboration. Everyone contributes, and nobody is just a number.

• Access to a powerful (international) network

  You get access to high-level training and knowledge sharing, including across national borders.

• Quality first

  We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our processes, training and team culture are all built on a foundation of quality.

What does an Audit Manager do at Grant Thornton?

Within our Audit & Assurance department, you are a true "trusted advisor" to our clients. You take a leading role in carrying out national and international audit assignments across various sectors.

You are responsible for coordinating and executing national and international audit files across various sectors, with emphasis on:

• Project management: You coordinate audits from A to Z: from managing budgets, client agreements and planning to communicating with management at different levels. You allocate tasks within the audit team, perform risk analyses, supervise colleagues' work and safeguard the quality of the final result.

• Execution of audit assignments: You handle the more complex parts of files, you are able to translate audit methodology into an efficient and high-quality audit strategy that can then be carried out by the team and adjusted where necessary, you are able to report control findings to management and prepare an audit report. Special assignments and consolidation taking into account ISA 600 also fall within your scope. Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is an asset.

• Leadership and team development: You are responsible for directing, coaching and motivating junior and senior auditors. At Grant Thornton you get the space to develop your own leadership style while making a positive impact within your team.

• Business development: You build strong relationships with your clients, follow them up proactively and think along about new opportunities. You identify needs among existing clients and develop proposals for future projects. Your approach fits seamlessly with our core values: close, committed and solution-oriented.

Are you the Audit Manager we are looking for?

• You hold a degree in an economic or financial field.

• You have at least 6 years of relevant experience in external audit.

• You are a registered statutory auditor or in an advanced stage of the statutory auditor training path (not a must, but an asset).

• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP is a major asset, but not an absolute requirement.

• You communicate fluently in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a plus.

• You combine strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

• You think critically and dare to think outside the box.

• You are a true team player with leadership qualities and an entrepreneurial mindset.

In short, you embody our CLEARR values. CLEARR stands for collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect and responsibility.

What do we offer you?

At Grant Thornton you get nice colleagues and a great working atmosphere. And it's not for nothing that we proudly hold the Great Place to Work certification! Here is what else we have to offer you:

• An attractive salary package with additional holiday days, a phone subscription, insurances, company car and a cafeteria plan, allowing you to adjust part of your employment conditions to your own wishes, such as a bike plan, electronic devices or other benefits that match your personal preferences.

• Flexible working hours in a hybrid working environment.

• At least 40 training hours per year to sharpen your technical, soft and business skills.

• A educational work environment with a wide variety of clients, sectors and themes.

• Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team with room for knowledge sharing.

• Full support if you want to obtain additional certificates or diplomas.