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Job Description

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 Manager, your responsibilities will include supporting senior colleagues in preparing audit strategy, managing a portfolio, organising & reviewing work, as well as overseeing a team of Senior Associates & Associates and being a key client contact. While showcasing eagerness to delve into Business Development, leading with expertise, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering innovation to exceed client expectations and elevate industry standards.
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 scaling the heights of 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 Audit & Assurance at Grant Thornton UAE
Where precision meets passion! Our Audit and Assurance services cater to a diverse range of companies, ensuring financial clarity and confidence at every turn. Our c lientele spans diverse industries and all sizes from SMEs to International Groups and listed companies. We are very proud to be market leaders in multiple areas including Financial Services and PCAOB engagements; as well as having led the first Middle East unicorn listing on NASDAQ.
As a Manager some of your responsibilities will include:
- Leading on audit reviews, agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team and monitoring budgets
- Ensuring that all work allocated is done profitably and timely in accordance with the firm's professional standards and to the satisfaction of clients and engagement partners.
- Managing, motivating, and coaching team members and providing feedback through regular communication
- Managing a diverse portfolio of clients in different industries and markets
- Assisting the Audit Partner in establishing audit objectives and overall scope
- Planning and coordinating all aspects of audit planning, including resourcing requirements
- Checking that audit work papers are properly reviewed and that audit files are completed in a timely manner
- Finalising draft reports for management

Skills Description

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

• 6+ years of External Audit experience in a top international firm
• Professionally qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA)
• Extensive post-qualification audit experience
• Confident in IFRS, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements
• Experience working on complex group audits and delegating workloads accordingly
• Able to manage a large portfolio and work on multiple audit engagements at a time
• Comfortable using audit software and Microsoft packages
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical skills and networking skills required
• Willingness to work additional hours and travel as needed

• Must have an experience in Asset Management (Funds, wealth and asset management, Private Equity, Venture capital)
• Digital Asset or Crypto experience will be a bonus