Summary
Grant Thornton UAE is offering an external audit internship within its Assurance service line. The intern will support audit, advisory and tax projects, review financial statements and other documents, prepare client materials, conduct research, and maintain project records. Applicants need a degree in a relevant field, a minimum GPA of 3.0, analytical and communication skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency; CPA or ACCA is an advantage. The six-month internship starts in December or January and ends in May, and applicants must be UAE nationals with a UAE family book.
The posting
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Job Description
We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth. We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.
As an intern, you’ll empower the team, deliver excellence, lead the way in shaping strategies and exceeding client expectations, and make a meaningful impact across our Assurance, Advisory and Tax service lines. Discover your purple and join our Team today!
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 Service line
Assurance (External Audit)
Our Audit & Assurance teams work with a diverse portfolio of clients, from SMEs to multinational and listed entities. As an intern, you’ll gain exposure to financial reporting, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and advanced audit tools
As an Intern some of your responsibilities will include:
· Assist in conducting audit, advisory, and tax projects
· Review and analyze financial statements, tax returns, and other documents
· Support the preparation of client reports and presentations
· Conduct research and gather information for project work
· Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records and files
· Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions
· Build foundational knowledge of audit, advisory, and tax principles
Think you've got what it takes to be an interns? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related fields
- Strong academic record (minimum GPA 3.0)
- Basic understanding of audit, advisory, and tax concepts
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and take direction
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Certifications such as CPA or ACCA are a plus
- UAE family book required
- Start date in December or January, with a fixed end date in May
Skills Description
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