Grant Thornton Uganda is hiring Audit Associates to execute audit assignments in accordance with applicable professional standards and Grant Thornton methodology, delivering accurate, well-documented and timely audit work.
We are looking for committed audit professionals who can deliver quality audit work, apply sound professional judgement and work effectively with engagement teams to meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will:
- Execute audit procedures across assigned sections of engagements.
- Prepare clear and complete working papers with appropriate supporting evidence.
- Perform substantive and control testing and identify potential audit issues.
- Assist with planning, fieldwork and completion of audit engagements.
- Follow up audit queries and obtain appropriate client information and documentation.
- Complete assigned work within agreed budgets and timelines.
- Maintain effective communication with engagement team members and client contacts.
- Apply Grant Thornton audit methodology, quality requirements and professional standards consistently.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
- Actively pursuing CPA or ACCA professional qualification.
- 2-3 years’ relevant external audit experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
- Practical experience with audit working papers, financial statements and audit procedures.
- Good working knowledge of FRS and applicable auditing standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
How to Apply
If you believe you have the experience, leadership capability and passion to make a significant impact, we invite you to submit your application.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Team player, with the ability to learn multi-tasking, as well as flexible and can quickly adapt to working under pressure
Ability to organize and plan for assigned work. - Good time management skills
Good communication skills both written and oral.
Good IT skills, Windows based applications (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to handle clients’ information with confidentiality.
Please send your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae to: recruitment@ug.gt.com
Submit your application by October 17, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
