Manager – Audit – BFSI

Required Qualifications & Experience:

– Qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA.

– 8 – 12 years of relevant experience in external/statutory audit, preferably with Big 4, mid-tier, or international accounting firms.

– Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience managing audit engagements and audit teams.

– Strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA.

– Experience handling international clients, preferably UAE or Middle East clients.

– Experience in audit planning, financial statement review, risk assessment, and audit reporting.

– Exposure to UAE regulatory requirements, including DIFC and ADGM, will be an added advantage.

– Proficiency in MS Excel and audit management software.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning & Execution:

– Plan, manage, and execute external/statutory audit engagements for international clients.

– Develop risk-based audit plans, audit strategies, and engagement timelines.

– Review financial statements and audit working papers in accordance with IFRS and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

– Identify key audit risks, internal control weaknesses, and areas requiring management attention.

– Ensure timely completion of audit assignments while maintaining quality standards.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance:

– Review financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.

– Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.

– Evaluate complex accounting transactions and provide technical accounting guidance.

– Prepare and review audit reports, management letters, and audit findings.

– Maintain awareness of UAE financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

3. Client Relationship Management:

– Act as the primary point of contact for assigned audit clients.

– Manage client expectations, engagement deliverables, and timelines.

– Discuss audit findings and recommendations with senior client management.

– Build and maintain strong professional relationships with international clients.

4. Team Management & Leadership:

– Lead, supervise, and mentor audit associates, senior associates, and assistant managers.

– Allocate assignments and monitor team performance and productivity.

– Review audit working papers and provide technical guidance.

– Conduct performance reviews and identify training requirements.

– Ensure adherence to internal audit methodologies and quality control procedures.

5. Risk Management & Quality Assurance:

– Ensure audit engagements comply with professional ethics, independence requirements, and firm policies.

– Review audit documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

– Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.

– Support internal quality reviews and audit methodology improvements.