Grant Thornton Uganda is one of the country’s leading professional services firms, providing Audit, Tax, Advisory and Business Process Solutions to a diverse portfolio of private sector, public sector and public interest clients. As a member firm of Grant Thornton International, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service while upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity and professional excellence.

We are looking for an experienced transaction advisory professional who can lead high-quality advisory engagements, provide commercially relevant analysis and help clients make informed investment and transaction decisions.

Job Purpose

To manage and deliver transaction advisory engagements, including financial due diligence and related advisory assignments, while contributing to client relationships, business development and the growth of the TAS practice.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage transaction advisory engagements from planning through to delivery.
• Perform and review financial due diligence, including analysis of historical and forecast financial performance, working capital, cash flows and key value drivers.
• Identify transaction risks, opportunities and issues that could influence investment decisions.
• Develop clear, commercially focused analysis and reports for clients, investors and other stakeholders.
• Manage engagement teams, budgets, timelines and quality of deliverables.
• Review financial models, analyses and work prepared by team members.
• Prepare proposals, pitches and presentations and support business development activities.
• Coach and develop Associates and Senior Associates within the TAS team.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, CFA, MBA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• 6–8 years’ relevant experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence, corporate finance, investment banking, audit or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable experience leading advisory engagements and managing teams.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling capability.
• Experience working on transactions, acquisitions, valuations or investment-related assignments is highly desirable.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:

• Commercially astute and solutions-oriented.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Confident in engaging senior clients and stakeholders.
• Strong ownership and ability to lead engagements.
• High standards of quality and professional integrity.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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.

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.

Grant Thornton Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.