Grant Thornton UAE is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're 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. By living our purpose and focusing on quality, we strive to be the go-to-firm for growth. We’ve created our own unique culture – one that offers the opportunities of a major organisation in a personal, close-knit environment.Here. You can widen your opportunities. Be inspired. Be challenged. Be yourself. Here. You can.Service Line OverviewOur Audit practice delivers external audit services of the highest quality. Grant Thornton understands how important audited financial statements are to businesses, shareholders/owners, lenders, investors and other stakeholders. We work with some of the country’s most successful private and public companies to first understand their businesses and the risks they face, and then focus our efforts where they matter most. We work with clients to improve their overall financial reporting processes and to help them better understand their businesses. We also consider it our job to continually inform our clients about accounting, financial and regulatory developments that may affect their businesses.Job OverviewThis is the perfect opportunity for an existing Director to take on a leadership role, focusing on people and development, high quality, and developing our client base further. As an Audit Director, you will use your technical and leadership skills to plan and lead the completion of financial statement audits. You'll focus on the strategic growth of the team; business development and ensuring that all work allocated is carried out profitably, efficiently and to the highest level of quality.You’ll apply your experience to help engagement teams solve difficult business problems and review highly-technical matters and disclosures — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your engagement teams, and use our world-class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and have meaningful business conversations. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and training programs, as well as opportunities to grow the firm and your career, and achieve more, confidently.Key ResponsibilitiesBe responsible for a large portfolio of audit clients, ensuring that all work allocated is carried out profitably, efficiently and to the highest level of qualityOverseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams concurrently to complete financial statement auditsDevelop the client base and lead on client pitchesProject manage client work, ensuring we deliver the right quality to the relevant timescalesBuild and maintain strong working relationship with your team and our clientsTake opportunities for wider department responsibilities through training and pitching new projectsConstantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you’re supported through every stageConsistently listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughlyTraining and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedbackWorking with Talent Acquisition and recruiting for the team as and when requiredCriteria for Success12+ years of progressive public accounting experience within a top international firmProfessionally qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA, CPA)Proven history of high audit quality ratingsExperienced working with clients in the mid-market space, auditing relevant industries to Grant Thornton’s client baseExperience of signing audit opinions is advantageous, including RI statusStrong technical accounting skills with a sound knowledge of IFRSContinuously expand your professional network and have experience with business developmentValue teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationshipsAre curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environmentStrong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skillsExcellent analytical, organizational, and project management skillsOur ValuesWe’re looking for people who have a strong connection with and share our CLEARR values:CollaborationLeadershipExcellenceAgilityRespectResponsibilityOur BenefitsWe are proud of the benefits we have to offer:Professional Qualification & Training supportFlexiTime hoursRemote working flexibilityAttractive Bonus incentivesMedical & Dental insuranceCompetitive salary & benefitsRegular socialsSupport our communityMental Health & Wellbeing supportGlobal Mobility opportunities