Dubai - Audit Manager

Manager - External Audit (Financial Services)

Job description

As an External Audit Manager, your responsibilities will include supporting senior colleagues, organising & reviewing work, overseeing and providing training/guidance to a team of Senior Associates & Associates and being a key client contact.

As an External Audit Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

Working strategically with the leadership team

Taking responsibility for staff planning, reviewing work and overseeing the team

Taking the lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients

Supporting the Audit Partner in the running of the team

Negotiating client fees per engagement as appropriate

Involved in the interview process for new hires joining the team

These are the key skills which we're hoping you can tick:

2+ years of External Audit Manager experience in a top international firm in the UAE

6+ years of External Audit experience in a top international firm (preferably in the UAE)

Professionally qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA)

Strong experience auditing Financial Services institutions, particularly Asset Managers and Brokerage Firms

Confident in IFRS, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements

Experience working on complex audits and delegating workloads accordingly

Comfortable using audit software and Microsoft packages

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong communication, leadership, analytical skills required

Willingness to work additional hours as needed

The ideal candidate must already be based here in the UAE and should be currently working as a Manager in an Auditing Firm.