The Cayman Islands is a major international financial centre with global leadership in a number of areas, including international banking & trust business, offshore funds, structured finance and of course a world leader in international insurance and reinsurance. 

Grant Thornton (Cayman) LLP is the fastest growing audit, tax and advisory firm in the Cayman Islands. We have grown five times in size over the past four years, and have vibrant and diverse practice, focused on providing the best quality services to our clients.   

Our clients consist predominantly of highly reputable and internationally based financial services entities including insurance and reinsurance, hedge and private equity funds, banks & trusts and various other entities and service providers within the financial services community.

Why join Team GT?

As an Audit Manager on our Asset Management team, you will gain invaluable international experience in a global and dynamic industry at a fast-growing firm that rewards high performance with accelerated career progression.

About the role

As an Audit Manager on the Asset Management team, you will be an integral part of the management team, reporting directly to the partners and directors. You will manage a portfolio of Alternative Investment Fund clients, and your primary responsibilities will include:

• Engagement management: Oversee the audit process for a portfolio of clients, delivering a high-quality client experience whilst ensuring compliance with relevant audit standards and methodologies.
• Quality assurance: Review audit work, financial statements and client deliverables for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Client-centric service: Maintain an ongoing relationship with clients, ensuring their needs are met promptly and effectively.
• Team development: Recruit, retain, and mentor high-quality staff who share our commitment to audit quality and exceptional client service.
• Resource management: Collaborate with the management team on resource planning and staff allocation.
• Business strategy: Actively support the firm in the pursuit of its strategic business goals, ensuring that working practices and client interactions align with the broader objectives of the firm.
• Operational support: Support the ongoing development of operational processes to ensure scalability, effectiveness, and efficiency of the firm’s operational processes.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on operational business needs.

 What you need

• Fully qualified CA / ACA / ACCA / CPA with a minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Excellent analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in accounting and auditing standards such as US GAAP, IFRS, ISA and US GAAS
• At least two years of asset management / funds audit experience
• At least one year as an audit manager in a medium to large public accounting firm
• The ability to motivate and manage staff under tight deadlines
• Project and portfolio management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral communication, especially report writing skills)

What you'll get

A career with a fast-growing firm that directly rewards performance with fast-track promotion.

This position is offered with a highly competitive compensation package and bonus structure, plus standard benefits such as medical and pension.

Aligned to our rapid growth, excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. Our mission is to offer the best audit services in the Cayman Islands, and having the best team is where it all begins.

If you are interested in applying for this role based in the Cayman Islands, please send your current resume through to HR@ky.gt.com - we'd love to talk.

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