Audit Lead: Complex Engagements & AI-Driven Analytics

Grant Thornton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Associate to lead audits, review financial statements, and supervise junior staff. You will collaborate with senior colleagues on client engagements to drive success and deliver high-quality audit outputs.

The role emphasizes ownership from planning through completion, use of AI and analytics, and proactive client engagement to propose improvements, while staying updated on industry trends.

Qualifications

• Experience working on complex audits with ability to delegate workloads.
• Strong technical accounting skills with IPSAS experience (mandatory).
• Experience with group audits is key to success.
• Ability to supervise staff and lead audit projects.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of client engagements from planning to completion.
• Preparing or reviewing work papers and drafts of financial statements.
• Producing client deliverables and reports for management review.
• Participating in audit planning discussions to identify risks and devise strategy.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns on audit process.
• Utilizing AI, analytics and data visualizations to inform audits.
• Engaging with clients to offer strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Staying current with industry trends through professional development.

Skills

Auditing complex engagements

Delegation of workload

Audit software

Microsoft Office

IPSAS

Group audits

Staff supervision

Project leadership

Willingness to travel

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grant Thornton in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Associate to lead audits, review financial statements, and supervise junior staff. You will collaborate with senior colleagues on client engagements to drive success and deliver high-quality audit outputs.

The role emphasizes ownership from planning through completion, use of AI and analytics, and proactive client engagement to propose improvements, while staying updated on industry trends.