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Job Overview
We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. 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. We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.
Let us paint a picture for you
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 Business Support Service Line
The Business Support team is the backbone of our firm's operations, providing essential administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of all teams. This team is dedicated to optimizing processes, managing client interactions, and coordinating resources, enabling the firm to deliver exceptional service and achieve its strategic goals. With a focus on high-quality execution and proactive problem-solving, the Business Support team plays a crucial role in the overall success of the firm.
As a Team Coordinator some of your responsibilities will include:
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Manage and coordinate complex calendars for team members, scheduling meetings, appointments, and events with internal and external stakeholders.
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Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them to ensure smooth daily operations .
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Plan and coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation, ensuring all travel needs are met efficiently.
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Organize team events, meetings, and conferences, handling all logistics to ensure successful execution .
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Oversee and manage partner timesheets, leave requests, and expense reports, ensuring timely submission and accuracy .
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Assist with tracking and reporting on team members' utilization and availability.
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Prepare, edit, and format documents, presentations, financial statements, proposals, and engagement letters to meet the firm’s standards and client expectations.
Skills
Think you've got what it takes to be a Team Coordinator? Like the color purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we're also hoping you can tick:
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Minimum 3-5 years of experience in providing outstanding client service in an administrative, project coordination, or operations management role, preferably within a professional services or corporate environment .
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Familiarity with KYC and other compliance-related processes is advantageous.
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Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to interact effectively with clients and team members at all levels, maintaining a high level of professionalism and optimism.
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Proven ability to manage complex schedules, prioritize tasks, and multitask effectively, demonstrating keen attention to detail and a strong organizational focus.
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Ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision, and manage workload efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CRM systems, with a willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
Grant Thornton UAE
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.