Emirati Associates & Consultants - Audit, Advisory & Tax

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality UAE Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Accounting & Audit Company Industry Audit & Accountancy Grant 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 OVERVIEW Join 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 RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct clients research to understand their business operations, risks, and industry context • Support planning and execution of audit, advisory, and consulting engagements under senior guidance • Review client documentation, perform audit tests, and maintain complete and accurate project working papers • Assist in fieldwork for internal audit, regulatory, or risk-focused assignments depending on engagement needs • Gather and analyse data to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities • Develop structured reports, recommendations, and close-out documentation for client presentations and internal reviews • Maintain client satisfaction by responding to queries promptly and professionally • Contribute to planning, exit, and discussion meetings while supporting strong working relationships • Assist in preparing proposals, methodology materials, and client-facing documents for prospective engagements • Collaborate with team members to support end-to-end engagement delivery • Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues both verbally and in writing • Uphold firm values, professionalism, accuracy, and high-quality delivery throughout all engagements Requirements: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Technology, Science or related fields • Specialist tracks (FCC, Regulatory, VAT): Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred. • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent • Strong analytical, numeracy and problem?solving skills