Assistant Manager - External Audit
- Employer
- Grant Thornton UAE
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Nov 24, 2024
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- Job Function
- Accounting/Audit/Tax
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
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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 an Assistant Manager you will be playing a key role supporting senior colleagues in preparing audit strategy, managing a small portfolio and organising & reviewing work. As well as managing a small team of Associates and being a key client contact. Discover your purple and join our Audit 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 External Audit Service Line
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 clientele 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 an Assistant Manager some of your responsibilities will include:
Think you've got what it takes to be an Assistant Manager? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
At Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, our purple
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
We are committed to electronically confirm with all applicants when an application has been received. If your application is shortlisted, then the next stage will be a technical assessment using the software TestGorilla.
As an Assistant Manager you will be playing a key role supporting senior colleagues in preparing audit strategy, managing a small portfolio and organising & reviewing work. As well as managing a small team of Associates and being a key client contact. Discover your purple and join our Audit 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 External Audit Service Line
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 clientele 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 an Assistant Manager some of your responsibilities will include:
- Leading on audit reviews, agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team and monitoring budgets
- Leading an exciting small portfolio of diverse clients and providing them with an exceptional level of clarity and insight on complicated issues
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, recognizing the value of exceptional client service
- Assisting your senior colleagues when generating new business, from target stage to proposal and beyond
- Being keen to get involved in wider BD activity and building the brand across the region
- Being responsible for managing, motivating, and coaching team members, providing regular feedback, and supporting their development
Think you've got what it takes to be an Assistant Manager? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
- 4-5 years of External Audit experience in a top international firm
- Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CPA)
- Experience working on complex audits and delegating workloads accordingly
- Comfortable using audit software and Microsoft packages
- Strong technical accounting skills, comfortable with audit software
- Confident in IFRS, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements
- Ability to work independently as well as group audits while managing multiple engagements
- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills required
- Willingness to work additional hours and travel as needed
At Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That's our purpose. Or, as we like to say, our purple
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
We are committed to electronically confirm with all applicants when an application has been received. If your application is shortlisted, then the next stage will be a technical assessment using the software TestGorilla.
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