Emirati Associates & Consultants - Audit, Advisory & Tax

Grant Thornton UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UAE is looking for an Associate or Consultant to join their Audit, Advisory, and Consulting teams. This role offers UAE nationals the opportunity to work closely with experts on projects that improve client financial reporting and governance practices. Responsibilities include conducting research, supporting audit engagements, reviewing documentation, and preparing client-facing reports. The firm values a collaborative and inclusive culture, providing strong career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ambitious UAE nationals eager to build professional capabilities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client research to understand business operations.
• Support execution of audit, advisory, and consulting engagements.
• Review client documentation and perform audit tests.
• Assist in internal audit, regulatory, or risk assignments.
• Develop structured reports and maintain client satisfaction.

Skills

Client research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

ABOUT US

Grant Thornton UAE is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth. Our collaborative approach, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to excellence ensure that we deliver tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.

SERVICE LINE OVERVIE

Grant Thornton UAE provides three core service lines: Audit & Assurance, offering high‑quality audit and technical assurance solutions; Advisory, supporting clients with consulting, risk, transformation, forensics, valuations, and digital capabilities; and Tax, delivering corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and compliance expertise tailored to the UAE’s evolving regulatory landscape.

JOB OVERVIEW

Join our dynamic Audit, Advisory, and Consulting teams and kick‑start a rewarding career where learning, growth, and meaningful client impact are at the heart of what you do.

As an Associate or Consultant, you will work closely with industry experts to support a wide range of projects across diverse sectors. From helping clients strengthen their financial reporting and governance practices to contributing to strategic advisory and transformation initiatives, you’ll gain hands‑on exposure to real‑world challenges from day one.

This role is designed for ambitious UAE nationals who are eager to build professional capabilities, develop technical expertise, and accelerate their career in a supportive, inclusive, and people‑focused environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct clients research to understand their business operations, risks, and industry context
• Support planning and execution of audit, advisory, and consulting engagements under senior guidance
• Review client documentation, perform audit tests, and maintain complete and accurate project working papers
• Assist in fieldwork for internal audit, regulatory, or risk‑focused assignments depending on engagement needs
• Gather and analyse data to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Develop structured reports, recommendations, and close‑out documentation for client presentations and internal reviews
• Maintain client satisfaction by responding to queries promptly and professionally
• Contribute to planning, exit, and discussion meetings while supporting strong working relationships
• Assist in preparing proposals, methodology materials, and client‑facing documents for prospective engagements
• Collaborate with team members to support end‑to‑end engagement delivery
• Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues both verbally and in writing
• Uphold firm values, professionalism, accuracy, and high‑quality delivery throughout all engagements