Grant Thornton
Director - External Audit
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
23/04/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Compensation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
07/06/2025
Job description
As a Director at Grant Thornton UAE, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, leading audit strategy preparation, overseeing teams of Managers and Associates, and maintaining key client relationships. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive business development, particularly within the public sector, and play a strategic role in expanding the firm's market presence. The position involves leadership in managing complex audit engagements, technical challenges, and supporting the firm’s brand and growth initiatives. This role demands strong audit expertise, extensive experience in external audit, and an authentic leadership style.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Working strategically with the leadership team to drive the growth of the business.
- Developing a high-profile market presence amongst the Public Sector and promote Grant Thornton’s brand.
- Working towards RI status and signing off audits.
- Managing the day to day of the team and portfolio, on behalf of the Partner.
- Developing a strong internal and external network to support business development.
- Taking responsibility for managing a key client portfolio while building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients.
- Taking the lead on dealing with the Public Sector Clients.
- Agreeing/Negotiating clients fees per engagement as appropriate.
Experience & skills
- 11+ years of External Audit experience in a top international firm.
- Professionally qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA).
- Extensive post-qualification audit experience, being keen to work with a diverse range of businesses.
- Confident in IFRS, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements.
- Strong network of Public Sector clients in the UAE market.
- A passion for business development and a desire to be involved in developing a strategy for the team.
- Significant leadership experience in audit within practice.
- Experienced in working on large audits and complex groups in addition to dealing with complex technical matters.
- Strong working knowledge of compliance and regulation.
- Proven ability to inspire and develop people.