Senior Manager or Director | Financial Reporting Advisory Services

Grant Thornton; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 1.500.000 - 2.500.000; Tempo pieno

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Grant Thornton UAE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director to lead audit strategy, manage a portfolio, and guide a team of managers and associates while serving as a principal client contact. You will advance business development, strengthen relationships with CFO/Finance Director level, and drive cross-service-line opportunities across Audit, Tax, Deals and Advisory within the Abu Dhabi market.

This role demands senior leadership, technical depth in IFRS, and the ability to deliver high-quality

Competenze

• Deep IFRS knowledge and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience in complex transactions, consolidation, M&A/IPO accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to develop business and originate revenue.
• Strong relationships in Abu Dhabi at CFO/Finance Director level.
• Ability to build and grow a technical accounting advisory practice.
• Develop new FRAS services and market propositions.
• Strong skills in proposal, pitching, negotiation and commercial aspects.
• Senior-level management of clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, recruit and develop high-performing teams.
• Focus on engagement quality, risk management and profitability.
• Ability to drive cross-service-line opportunities across Audit, Tax, Deals and Advisory.
• Thought leadership, technical training and market visibility.

Mansioni

• Supporting senior colleagues in preparing audit strategy and managing a portfolio.
• Organising and reviewing work and overseeing a team of Managers & Associates.
• Acting as a key client contact and driving business development initiatives.
• Leading discussions with leadership to grow the business in the Abu Dhabi market.
• Maintaining strong internal and external networks to support growth.
• Negotiating client fees and delivering high-quality engagements across service lines.

Conoscenze

IFRS expertise

Complex transactions

M&A/IPO accounting

Business development

Abu Dhabi relationships

Technical advisory practice

FRAS services

Proposal & negotiations

Client & stakeholder management

Team leadership & development

Risk & profitability mgmt

Cross-service-line leadership

Thought leadership & training

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Job description

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 a Director, your responsibilities will include supporting senior colleagues in preparing audit strategy, managing a portfolio, organising & reviewing work, as well as overseeing a team of Managers & Associates and being a key client contact. While showcasing eagerness to delve into Business Development, leading with expertise, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering innovation to exceed client expectations and elevate industry standards.
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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 scaling the heights of 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 Audit & Assurance at Grant Thornton UAE
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 c lientele 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.
As a Director some of your responsibilities will include:
- Working strategically with the leadership team to drive the growth of the business
- Developing a high-profile market presence amongst the Public Sector and promote Grant Thornton’s brand
- Working towards RI status and signing off audits
- Managing the day to day of the team and portfolio, on behalf of the Partner
- Developing a strong internal and external network to support business development
- Taking responsibility for managing a key client portfolio while building and maintaining good working relationships with all colleagues and clients
- Taking the lead on dealing with the Public Sector Clients
- Agreeing/Negotiating clients fees per engagement as appropriate

Skills Description

• Deep IFRS & 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 CFO/Finance Director level
• Ability to build and grow a technical accounting advisory practice
• Develop new FRAS services and market propositions
• Strong proposal, pitching, negotiation and commercial skills
• Senior-level client and stakeholder management
• Ability to lead, recruit and develop high-performing teams
• Strong engagement quality, risk management and profitability management
• Ability to drive cross-service-line opportunities across Audit, Tax, Deals and Advisory
• Strong thought leadership, technical training and market visibility.