Grant Thornton
Assistant Manager | External Audit | IPSAS
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
13/09/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Professional qualification
Expiration date
28/10/2025
Job description
Grant Thornton UAE is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its growing External Audit team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supporting senior colleagues in audit strategy, managing a small client portfolio, reviewing work, and leading a team of associates. You will act as a key client contact, provide clarity on complex financial issues, and support business development activities. The firm prides itself on a culture of authenticity, collaboration, and community while delivering leading audit and assurance services to a wide range of clients across industries.
Required skills
external audit
IPSAS
IFRS
audit software
financial statement consolidation
internal controls
Microsoft Office
business development
client relationship management
audit strategy
portfolio management
team leadership
coaching
Key responsibilities
- Lead a portfolio of diverse clients, providing clarity and insight on complex issues.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional client service.
- Assist senior colleagues in generating new business from target stage to proposal.
- Participate in business development activities and build the firm’s brand across the region.
- Manage, motivate, and coach associates, providing feedback and supporting their development.
- Oversee complex audits, including group audits, ensuring quality and timeliness.
- Delegate workloads effectively and manage multiple engagements.
- Contribute to the firm’s reputation as a market leader in audit and assurance.
Experience & skills
- 5–6 years of External Audit experience in a top international firm.
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA).
- Strong technical accounting skills, including IFRS and IPSAS.
- Experience with audit software and Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to handle complex audits and financial statement consolidations.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls.
- Proven ability to manage multiple engagements independently and in group audits.
- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Willingness to work additional hours and travel as needed.