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Audit Director

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This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 4, 2026).

Director – Financial Services Audit

Location: Isle of Man
Service Line: Audit & Assurance

The Opportunity

An experienced Director is sought to lead and grow the Financial Services Audit practice on the Isle of Man. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for strategic growth, client relationships, and delivery of high-quality audit services across a diverse FS client base.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and grow the FS Audit practice, shaping strategy and driving business development initiatives

  • Take ownership of a portfolio of high-value clients across banking, insurance, funds, and other regulated FS sectors

  • Contribute to the overall leadership of the Audit & Assurance service line

Client & Engagement Leadership

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to Boards, Audit Committees, and Senior Management

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex audit engagements

  • Ensure all engagements are delivered in line with professional standards (ISA, IFRS, UK GAAP)

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing audit team

  • Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement

  • Support succession planning and talent development across the FS Audit team

Business Development & Growth

  • Drive new business through networking, proposal preparation, and client pitches

  • Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships

  • Support fee negotiations, portfolio growth, and commercial decision-making

Quality, Risk & Governance

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal audit quality standards

  • Provide oversight and sign-off on complex audit work and key technical judgements

  • Act as a role model for audit quality, independence, and ethical behaviour

Collaboration & Representation

  • Work collaboratively across service lines including Advisory and Tax

  • Represent Grant Thornton at industry events and with key stakeholders in the Isle of Man market

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • ACA, ACCA, CA (or equivalent professional qualification)

  • Extensive Financial Services audit experience, ideally across funds, banking, insurance, or fiduciary services

  • Strong technical expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP, and auditing standards

  • Proven experience managing large client portfolios and complex audit engagements

  • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

  • Strong commercial acumen and business development track record

Desirable

  • Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 professional services firm

  • Exposure to international or cross-border audit engagements

  • Established network within the Financial Services sector

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