Manager | Digital Assets | External Audit
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About the Role
Grant Thornton UAE seeks a Manager to lead external audit engagements for clients in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital asset ecosystem. You will develop audit strategies, evaluate controls over blockchain transactions, and manage a portfolio of audit clients.
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Responsibilities
- Lead planning, execution, and completion of external audits for digital asset clients
- Develop audit strategies tailored to crypto asset risks
- Review and challenge audit workpapers for compliance with ISA, IFRS, and firm methodology
- Assess controls over blockchain transactions, wallet management, and private key security
- Evaluate accounting treatment of crypto assets, tokens, staking, and related transactions
- Manage a portfolio of audit clients and build strong relationships
- Support proposals, pitches, and growth initiatives for the digital asset audit practice
- Coach and review work of Senior Associates
Requirements
- Experience leading external audit engagements for digital asset clients
- Knowledge of ISA, IFRS, and audit methodology
- Expertise in crypto asset risks including valuation, existence, ownership, and custody
- Ability to manage and coach Senior Associates
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Firm Overview
- We are a large and growing professional services firm 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.
Role Overview
- As a Manager specialising in digital and virtual assets, you will lead and deliver external audit engagements for clients in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital asset ecosystem.
Audit Delivery & Technical Leadership
- Lead planning, execution, and completion of external audits for clients dealing in digital and virtual assets.
- Develop audit strategies tailored to crypto asset risks, including valuation, existence, ownership, and custody.
- Review and challenge audit workpapers, ensuring compliance with ISA, IFRS, and firm methodology.
- Assess controls and processes over blockchain transactions, wallet management, and private key security.
- Evaluate accounting treatment of crypto assets, tokens, staking, and related transactions.
- Address complex audit issues, escalating key risks to the Partner and proposing practical solutions.
- Ensure all engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Digital Asset Specialism
- Act as a subject matter expert on digital asset audit engagements across the firm.
- Interpret blockchain data, transaction flows, and on chain audit evidence.
- Coordinate with IT audit, data analytics, and specialist teams where required.
- Remain up to date with evolving standards, including crypto related accounting guidance and regulatory expectations (e.g., DFSA, VARA).
- Support development of audit methodologies specific to digital assets and emerging technologies.
Client Management & Business Development
- Manage a portfolio of audit clients, building strong relationships and acting as a key point of contact.
- Present audit findings and insights clearly to senior client stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to expand services within digital asset and fintech sectors.
- Support proposals, pitches, and growth initiatives for the digital asset audit practice.
Team Leadership & People Development
- Manage, coach, and review work of Senior Associates.
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