Grant Thornton Ireland has announced the appointment of Shahnawaz Mirza as Partner in its Financial Services Audit business unit as the firm continues to expand in line with growing client needs.
Speaking about the appointment of Mirza, Managing Partner at Grant Thornton Ireland, Michael McAteer said
“The appointment of Shahnawaz Mirza as partner in Financial Services Audit reflects not only Grant Thornton’s commitment to promoting talent and empowering people to achieve their ambitions, but also highlights the wider growth of Grant Thornton as we continue to deliver results for our clients.”
“Irish companies are operating within an extremely volatile economic landscape, which is why we at Grant Thornton are committed to expanding our teams and nurturing talent, to ensure that we can help businesses become more resilient and reach their fullest potential whilst navigating any challenges that may arise.”
Mirza, who has previously worked for a Big Four firm, has over 18 years’ experience providing audit, assurance and technical accounting advisory services to clients in the Capital Markets and Asset Management Sectors.
He has extensive experience providing services to clients in the Aviation Finance sector in Ireland, having worked with some of the largest global aviation finance companies, and will lead the firms Aviation Finance Audit practice alongside his role as partner in the Financial Services Audit unit.
He specialises in assisting and advising clients on complex accounting issues relating to aircraft acquisition, classification and recognition of leases, revenue and maintenance reserves, impairment assessments, assessing working capital forecasts and cash flow projections.
This latest partner announcement reflects a broader culture of growth and ambition across the firm. Grant Thornton Ireland currently employs over 2,000 people across 8 different locations in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Receive the latest insights, news and more direct to your inbox.
Press Release
Shahnawaz Mirza appointed partner at Grant Thornton Ireland as demand for financial services continues to grow
22 Sep 2022
Grant Thornton Ireland has announced the appointment of Shahnawaz Mirza as Partner in its Financial Services Audit business unit as the firm continues to expand in line with growing client needs.
Speaking about the appointment of Mirza, Managing Partner at Grant Thornton Ireland, Michael McAteer said
“The appointment of Shahnawaz Mirza as partner in Financial Services Audit reflects not only Grant Thornton’s commitment to promoting talent and empowering people to achieve their ambitions, but also highlights the wider growth of Grant Thornton as we continue to deliver results for our clients.”
“Irish companies are operating within an extremely volatile economic landscape, which is why we at Grant Thornton are committed to expanding our teams and nurturing talent, to ensure that we can help businesses become more resilient and reach their fullest potential whilst navigating any challenges that may arise.”
Mirza, who has previously worked for a Big Four firm, has over 18 years’ experience providing audit, assurance and technical accounting advisory services to clients in the Capital Markets and Asset Management Sectors.
He has extensive experience providing services to clients in the Aviation Finance sector in Ireland, having worked with some of the largest global aviation finance companies, and will lead the firms Aviation Finance Audit practice alongside his role as partner in the Financial Services Audit unit.
He specialises in assisting and advising clients on complex accounting issues relating to aircraft acquisition, classification and recognition of leases, revenue and maintenance reserves, impairment assessments, assessing working capital forecasts and cash flow projections.
This latest partner announcement reflects a broader culture of growth and ambition across the firm. Grant Thornton Ireland currently employs over 2,000 people across 8 different locations in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Experts / Authors
Shahnawaz Mirza
Shahnawaz joined Grant Thornton in 2022 as a Partner from a Big Four firm. He has over 18 years’ experience in providing audit, assurance and technical accounting advisory services to clients in the Aviation Finance, Capital Markets and Asset Management sectors.
View Profile