JOB OVERVIEW

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.
As a Senior Associate, you’ll dive into planning, directing, completing audits, providing accounting advice and implementing new accounting standard s while supervising junior colleagues. As well as collaborating closely with senior colleagues on client engagements to drive success .
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.

• Supporting senior colleagues on financial accounting engagements
• Leading in preparing work papers and drafts for financial accounting engagements
• Leading in audit plans with a focus on identifying and addressing key financial reporting risks
• Leading in preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (eg., IFRS, US GAAP)
• Staying updated on new accounting standard and advising clients on the implications for their financial reporting
• Supporting accounting for new standards, entity restructuring, and conversions
• Providing hands-on client support that exceeds client expectations