Grant Thornton UAE · Dubai, Dubai · Ref: 201020260053
Website Grant Thornton UAE
Employer posting date: 16 Oct 2026 · Employer job ID: JB1100021159
Job details
Job overview
Grant Thornton UAE is recruiting a Senior Manager | External Audit | Dubai | UAE National in Dubai. This vacancy is part of its Audit & Assurance service line, with responsibilities including manage complex external audit engagements and a portfolio of clients. Refer to the employer listing for the complete selection criteria.
Role and employer-confirmed context
Grant Thornton UAE advertises the Senior Manager | External Audit | Dubai | UAE National position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The official posting is dated 2026-10-16, reference JB1100021159. The role belongs to Audit & Assurance. Manage complex external audit engagements and a portfolio of clients. lead and develop audit teams. contribute to business development and client relationships. support audit strategy and review financial reporting.
Editorial role guide — general career information, not additional requirements or promises from the hiring employer.
• In audit & assurance roles, candidates may benefit from understanding the workflow from initial assignment planning to quality review and documented closeout.
• Typical professional practice includes maintaining clear evidence trails for decisions, checks and deliverables.
• Teams commonly use structured review notes and version-controlled files to reduce rework.
• Clear communication about scope, timing and unresolved questions helps multidisciplinary teams.
• Technical accuracy and the ability to explain findings to non-specialists are valuable professional capabilities.
• Ethical handling of confidential information is especially important in client-facing work.
Candidate preparation insights — general guidance, not employer requirements.
• Prepare concrete examples of analytical work and how findings were documented.
• Review the concepts and terminology relevant to the advertised service line.
• Be ready to explain how you prioritize deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Consider questions about collaboration, confidentiality and professional judgment.
Employer salary: not disclosed; a reliable local market estimate could not be established from comparable sources in this research.
Application information
Apply on the original Grant Thornton UAE vacancy page; the employer provides an Apply Now option.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex external audit engagements and a portfolio of clients
- lead and develop audit teams
- contribute to business development and client relationships
- support audit strategy and review financial reporting
Requirements
- 8+ years of external audit in a top international firm
- professional ACA CPA or ACCA qualification
- IFRS and consolidation knowledge
- complex audit and team leadership experience
Skills
- IFRS
- external audit
- client portfolio management
- audit strategy
- team leadership
About Grant Thornton UAE
Grant Thornton UAE provides audit, tax and advisory services to businesses and organizations across the United Arab Emirates. It operates as a member firm of the Grant Thornton international network of independent firms.
To apply for this job please visit careers.grantthornton.ae.