Job Description

We're a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 750 people across the UAE and experiencing exciting growth! We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.

As an intern, you'll dive into the heart of client operations, mitigating risks, enhancing efficiency, and driving success across diverse sectors. Discover your purple and join our Audit Team today!


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 External Audit Service Line

Where precision meets passion! Our Audit and Assurance services cater to a diverse range of companies, ensuring financial clarity and confidence at every turn. Our clientele spans diverse industries and all sizes from SMEs to International Groups and listed companies. We are very proud to be market leaders in multiple areas including Financial Services and PCAOB engagements; as well as having led the first Middle East unicorn listing on NASDAQ.


As an Audit Intern some of your responsibilities will include:


• Researching audit issues, utilizing electronic data bases, and review-tracking financial information utilizing audit related software
• Collaboratively working with client team members while building rapport and strong client relationships
• Utilizing artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and data visualizations


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


• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Strong written and spoken English



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 a member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.