MANAMA: Ten Bahraini university graduates have been offered full-time jobs by audit and advisory firm Grant Thornton Abdulaal, having completed their internship with the firm.
They were part of a group of 22 interns who received summer training this year.
Grant Thornton Abdulaal managing partner Jassim Abdulaal said: “Our firm has hired 30 Bahrainis since the beginning of this year as a part of commitment to local talent. Our aim is to empower the next generation of leaders by enabling Bahrainis to develop their skillsets through professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, and CISA. This also provides them with a platform to seek international professional opportunities across our global network.”
Jatin Karia, senior partner at the firm, said: “We embrace fresh thinking with a focus on training and developing local talent to equip them with our global brand culture at Grant Thornton. We are committed to making them competitive and relevant to global standards in the field of audit and assurance, tax and business advisory services.”
The firm has more than 150 employees in its Bahrain operation, including a substantial number of locals.