Senior Audit Manager: Lead Strategy & Grow Key Clients

Grant Thornton UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton UAE is seeking a Senior Manager to support senior colleagues in shaping audit strategy, manage a diverse client portfolio, and review work streams while guiding a team of Senior Associates and Associates.

You will act as a key client contact, collaborate with the leadership to drive business development, and lead negotiations on engagement fees while contributing to recruiting and talent development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in audit and assurance with a track record of leading teams.
• Ability to develop client relationships and drive business development.
• Experience overseeing large, technically complex engagements.
• Involvement in interview processes for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Work strategically with leadership to drive growth of the business
• Develop internal and external networks to support business development
• Manage a key client portfolio and maintain strong relationships
• Lead on large, technically complex clients
• Support the Audit Partner in running the team
• Negotiate client fees per engagement
• Involved in interview process for new hires

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Portfolio management

Team management

Job description

Grant Thornton UAE is seeking a Senior Manager to support senior colleagues in shaping audit strategy, manage a diverse client portfolio, and review work streams while guiding a team of Senior Associates and Associates.

You will act as a key client contact, collaborate with the leadership to drive business development, and lead negotiations on engagement fees while contributing to recruiting and talent development.