Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm with over 750 employees, offering audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes community, integrity, and a flexible work culture while supporting clients across diverse industries, from SMEs to international groups and listed companies.

Role Overview
Grant Thornton UAE is looking for an Assistant Manager – External Audit (IPSAS) to join their Audit team. The role involves leading a small portfolio of clients, supporting senior colleagues in audit strategy, managing a team of associates, and maintaining strong client relationships. This is a hybrid, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a portfolio of diverse clients, providing clarity and insights on complex accounting issues.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering exceptional service.

• Assist senior colleagues in generating new business opportunities and proposals.

• Engage in business development activities to strengthen the firm’s brand in the region.

• Manage, motivate, and coach team members, providing regular feedback and supporting their development.

• Organize and review audit work, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• 5–6 years of external audit experience at a top international firm.

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CPA).

• Experience with complex audits, delegating workloads, and managing multiple engagements.

• Strong technical accounting skills, confident in IFRS/IPSAS, internal controls, and financial statement consolidation.

• Proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office packages.

• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and client management skills.

• Willingness to work additional hours and travel as needed.

Job Type: Hybrid, Full-time