Director | External Audit
Grant Thornton - UAE
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

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 Director, your responsibilities will include supporting senior colleagues in preparing audit strategy, managing a portfolio, organising & reviewing work, as well as overseeing a team of Managers & 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 Director some of your responsibilities will include:
- 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
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