Emirati Associates & Consultants - Audit, Advisory & Tax

OverviewGrant 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.Here. You can widen your opportunities. Be inspired. Be challenged. Be yourself. Here. You can.Service Line OverviewGrant 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 OverviewJoin 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct clients research to understand their business operations, risks, and industry contextSupport planning and execution of audit, advisory, and consulting engagements under senior guidanceReview client documentation, perform audit tests, and maintain complete and accurate project working papersAssist in fieldwork for internal audit, regulatory, or risk-focused assignments depending on engagement needsGather and analyse data to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunitiesDevelop structured reports, recommendations, and close-out documentation for client presentations and internal reviewsMaintain client satisfaction by responding to queries promptly and professionallyContribute to planning, exit, and discussion meetings while supporting strong working relationshipsAssist in preparing proposals, methodology materials, and client-facing documents for prospective engagementsCollaborate with team members to support end-to-end engagement deliveryCommunicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues both verbally and in writingUphold firm values, professionalism, accuracy, and high-quality delivery throughout all engagementsCriteria for SuccessBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Technology, Science or related fieldsSpecialist tracks (FCC, Regulatory, VAT): Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred.Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalentStrong proficiency in Microsoft OfficeStrong analytical, numeracy and problem‑solving skillsExcellent written and spoken EnglishIndependent thinker, proactive, able to work under pressureAgile, growth‑oriented, strong interpersonal and presentation skillsOur ValuesWe’re looking for people who have a strong connection with and share our CLEARR values:Collaboration: We work together, share ideas, and always make time to help each other out.Leadership: Everyone has the chance to lead their own projects.Excellence: Quality is central to our purpose. We love what we do, and it shows. We sweat the details. We see things through, no matter how tricky.Agility: The world moves quickly. To keep up, we stay flexible – changing approaches, changing projects, working offline, online, together, and alone to get things done.Respect: We value each other and our clients. We listen, we understand, we care.Responsibility: The decisions we make and advice we give affects people’s lives and livelihoods. We take that seriously and always do well by doing what’s right.Our BenefitsWe are proud of the benefits we have to offer:Professional Qualification & Training supportFlextime hoursRemote working flexibilityAttractive Bonus incentivesMedical & Dental insuranceCompetitive salary & benefitsSupport our communityMental Health & Wellbeing supportGlobal Mobility opportunitiesApply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr