Assistant Manager/Manager - External Audit

We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 750 people across the UAE and experiencing exciting growth! We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.

We are looking for talented and driven professionals to join our growing External Audit team at Grant Thornton. Whether you are stepping into an Assistant Manager role or already operating at Manager level, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality audit services to a diverse portfolio of clients across both Financial Services and non-Financial Services sectors.

Let us paint a picture for you

Imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.

Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais – bring your true self to work. Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.

Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.

About the External Audit Service Line

Providing a wide range of Audit and Assurance services to private, public and international companies across various sectors. We work closely with over 700 companies annually, ranging from SMEs to international listed companies. The client base is exciting and fast growing. Our people are committed to delivering best-in-class assurance services in locations where you are. We respond to the challenges of our clients with high quality, value for money technical solutions every time.

As an Assistant Manager / Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Lead audit engagements, agree on audit timetables, brief audit teams (including specialists), and monitor budgets
• Ensure audit work is completed profitably, timely, and in accordance with professional standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and clear communication
• Manage, coach, and motivate team members, providing regular feedback and supporting their development
• Maintain high-quality audit documentation and adhere to the firm’s risk management policies
• Apply technical knowledge to resolve complex accounting and audit issues
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support the development of junior staff

Think you've got what it takes to be an Assistant Manager / Manager? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• At least four years of experience in external audit in an international professional services firm
• Completed professional qualification (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA)
• Strong technical accounting skills with sound knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience auditing a range of industries across FS and non-FS
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• Experience coaching and developing others
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office tools

Job Details

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