Associate 1 | UAE Nationals | External Audit

Grant Thornton - UAE; Sharjah; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A large professional services firm in the UAE is seeking an Audit Associate (I) to support senior colleagues in statutory audit engagements. This role is ideal for those who have completed an accounting or finance degree and are studying towards ACCA or CPA. The firm emphasizes teamwork, authenticity, and professional growth, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities to exceed client expectations.

Qualifications

• Completed an accounting or finance degree.
• Interest in the audit field, possibly through internship experience.
• Studying towards ACCA or CPA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues on statutory audit client engagements.
• Assist in preparing work papers and drafts of financial statements.
• Utilize artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.
• Provide hands-on client support to exceed expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting or finance degree

ACCA or CPA student

Job description

Overview

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 Audit Associate (I), you\'ll dive into the heart of client operations, mitigating risks, enhancing efficiency, and driving success across diverse sectors.

Perhaps you\'ve completed an accounting or finance degree and looking to begin your career? Maybe you\’ve completed an internship that has sparked your interest? Perhaps you\'re studying the ACCA or CPA and looking for a career to compliment it?

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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting senior colleagues on statutory audit client engagements
• Assisting in preparing work papers and drafts of the financial statements
• Utilizing artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and data visualizations
• Providing hands-on client support that exceeds client expectations