Director, Financial Reporting Advisory Services

Grant Thornton UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UAE in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior advisor to lead the growth of its accounting advisory practice within the Public Sector, working with the leadership team to build a high-profile market presence.

The role demands deep IFRS expertise, experience in consolidation, M&A/IPO accounting, and strong business development skills to originate revenue and manage key client relationships.

Qualifications

• Deep IFRS and technical accounting expertise.
• Strong experience in complex transactions, consolidation, M&A/IPO accounting, and financial reporting.
• Proven business development and revenue origination capability.
• Strong Abu Dhabi market relationships, particularly at the CFO/Finance Director level.
• Ability to build and grow a technical accounting advisory practice.
• Strong proposal, pitching, negotiation, and commercial skills.
• Senior-level client and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead, recruit, and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Work strategically with the leadership team to drive business growth
• Develop a high-profile market presence within the Public Sector and promote the brand
• Work towards RI status and sign off audits
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team and portfolio on behalf of the Partner
• Develop internal and external networks to support business development
• Manage a key client portfolio and maintain strong working relationships
• Lead engagements with Public Sector clients
• Negotiate client fees per engagement

Skills

IFRS expertise

Business development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work strategically with the leadership team to drive business growth
• Develop a high-profile market presence within the Public Sector and promote the brand
• Work towards RI status and sign off audits
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team and portfolio on behalf of the Partner
• Develop internal and external networks to support business development
• Manage a key client portfolio and maintain strong working relationships
• Lead engagements with Public Sector clients
• Negotiate client fees per engagement

Requirements

• Deep IFRS and technical accounting expertise
• Strong experience in complex transactions, consolidation, M&A/IPO accounting, and financial reporting
• Proven business development and revenue origination capability
• Strong Abu Dhabi market relationships, particularly at the CFO/Finance Director level
• Ability to build and grow a technical accounting advisory practice
• Strong proposal, pitching, negotiation, and commercial skills
• Senior-level client and stakeholder management
• Ability to lead, recruit, and develop high-performing teams

About the Company

Grant Thornton UAE is a large and growing professional services firm employing over 750 people across the UAE. Their Audit and Assurance services cater to a diverse range of companies, from SMEs to International Groups and listed companies, with market leadership in Financial Services and PCAOB engagements.