Assistant Manager - FRAS

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.

As an Assistant Manager, you'll step into a role focused on project management and client relationships. You'll manage small to medium-sized projects, liaise directly with clients to address their needs, and provide solutions to complex accounting challenges. This role also includes reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, and mentoring junior staff members to foster their professional development. 

Discover your purpleand join our Financial Reporting Advisory Services Team today!

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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 ziplining across 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 Financial Reporting Advisory Services (FRAS) Service Line    

Where precision meets passion! Our GT UAE FRAS team provides essential advisory services in financial accounting, focusing on complex reporting standards, transaction support, and optimizing financial controls. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic group that empowers companies to achieve transparency, compliance, and excellence in financial reporting.  The FRAS team sits within our Assurance service line and works closely with a range of clients across different industry sectors.

As an Assistant Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Application of accounting standards research around IFRS, financial process review, accounting framework transition, comparison of accounting practices in different companies, development and provision of tailored training and improvement of quality of financial reporting Monitor the team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed 
• Detailed knowledge around GAAP conversions, change in accounting standards, accounting complexity 
• Consulting with clients on complex accounting issues 
• Coach and develop people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies 
• Manage projects and engagements profitably by leading the team to perform efficiently 
• Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments 
• Utilize technology to develop yourself, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain impeccable relationships with clients.  

Think you've got what it takes to be an Assistant Manager? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:

• 4+ years of experience in Accounting Advisory in a top international consulting firm
• Strong IFRS and GAAPs knowledge
• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• Track record of providing accounting input for complex IFRS accounting matters
• Effective time management and commitment to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent organisation, planning and project management abilities
• Ability to lead a diverse team and build effective client relationships
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Strong written and spoken English; Arabic speaking is advantageous
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites

At Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, our purple.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple? We are committed to electronically confirm with all applicants when an application has been received. If your application is shortlisted, then the next stage will be a technical assessment using the software TestGorilla.