Assurance Associate

About the role

Grant Thornton Trinidad and Tobago is hiring an Assurance Associate in Port-of-Spain. The role covers audit and assurance work, client delivery and mentoring of junior staff, while balancing professional exam preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Meet client demands and deliver audit work on time, maintaining good relationships with client management and staff at all levels
• Exercise professional scepticism, attend risk assessment and planning meetings, prepare minutes and supporting documentation
• Prepare a draft budget and identify issues with the ICA, proposing solutions
• Provide explanations and on-the-job training to less experienced staff and supervise entry-level and assistant accountants
• Balance normal workflow with the demands of professional exams and seek feedback on own progress
• Carry out any other work assigned by the ICA

Required profile

• Secondary school education including at least five 'O' levels including English and Mathematics, and/or two 'A' levels
• Currently pursuing ACCA Level 3
• Working knowledge of updated IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISAs and internal standards and procedures
• 2-3 years of experience in an accounting environment or equivalent

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of relevant GT methodologies, tools and accounting and auditing standards