Associate 1 | External Audit | UAE Nationals

Grant Thornton; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development support

Job summary

Grant Thornton UAE is seeking an Audit Associate to support engagements across Financial Services and Non-Financial Services clients in Dubai. You will perform audit procedures, document work, and assist with work papers and schedules under guidance from the engagement team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (ACCA/ACA/CPA in progress is a plus) and strong Excel/Office skills. It offers flexible work arrangements and professional development support within a leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Studying towards ACA, ACCA or CPA.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and IFRS.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements across Financial Services or Non Financial Services clients.
• Perform assigned audit procedures and document work clearly.
• Assist with work papers and financial statement schedules.
• Obtain and organize client information for audit testing.
• Use audit software, AI and data analytics tools as directed.
• Communicate progress and issues promptly to the engagement team.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Studying towards ACA, ACCA or CPA

Tools

Audit software

AI in audits

Data analytics tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements across Financial Services or Non Financial Services clients
• Perform assigned audit procedures and document work clearly
• Assist with work papers and financial statement schedules
• Obtain and organize client information for audit testing
• Use audit software, AI and data analytics tools as directed
• Communicate progress and issues promptly to the engagement team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Studying towards ACA, ACCA or CPA
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and IFRS
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Clear communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or relevant practical experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development support

About the Company

Grant Thornton UAE is a leading professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services for almost 60 years.