Arabic-Speaking Auditors – Government Audit Project

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the UAE is seeking Arabic-speaking Audit professionals to join an immediate government audit project. Positions available at Associate, Senior, Assistant Manager, and Manager levels with external or internal audit experience on government or public-sector assignments.

UAE-based candidates are preferred; exceptional candidates from abroad may relocate where required. Strong IFRS/ISA knowledge, analytical reporting and timely delivery are essential, with relocation arranged if

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in external or internal audit, assurance or risk advisory.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, internal controls and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit and assurance assignments for government and public-sector entities.
• Plan and execute audit procedures in line with professional standards.
• Review financial statements, processes, controls and supporting documentation.
• Identify audit risks, control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings and reports.
• Conduct fieldwork, interviews and discussions with client stakeholders.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance with policies, regulations and standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.
• For Senior Manager level: supervise audit teams, review workpapers and manage engagements.
• Ensure timely completion of audit deliverables within deadlines.

Skills

Arabic language

English language

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

We are looking for Arabic-speaking Audit professionals to join an immediate government audit project in the UAE. We are seeking candidates at Associate, Senior, Assistant Manager and Manager levels with external or internal audit experience and the ability to work effectively on government or public-sector assignments. Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred. Exceptional candidates based outside the UAE may also be considered with relocation to the UAE arranged where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform audit and assurance assignments for government and public-sector entities.
• Plan and execute audit procedures in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Review financial statements, processes, controls and supporting documentation.
• Identify audit risks, control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Prepare audit working papers, findings and audit reports.
• Conduct fieldwork, interviews and discussions with client stakeholders.
• Evaluate internal controls and compliance with applicable policies, regulations and standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.
• For Senior Manager level: supervise audit teams, review workpapers and manage assigned audit engagements.
• Ensure timely completion of audit deliverables within project deadlines.

Requirements

• Fluent Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Relevant experience in external audit, internal audit, assurance or risk advisory.
• Experience working in a professional audit advisory firm.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, ISA, internal controls and audit methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, report‑writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Government or public‑sector audit experience highly desirable.
• Candidates must be available to join immediately or within a short notice period.

Professional Qualifications

• ACCA
• CPA
• CA
• ACA
• CIA
• CISA
• or equivalent qualification, particularly for Senior, Assistant Manager and Manager positions.

Experience Level

• Audit Associate – Approximately 1 to 3 years of relevant audit assurance experience.
• Audit Senior – Approximately 3 to 6 years of relevant audit experience.
• Assistant Manager / Manager – Approximately 6 to 10 years of audit assurance experience, proven experience managing audit engagements and teams, government public‑sector experience strongly preferred.

Location & Mobility

UAE-based candidates are preferred and able to join immediately within a short notice period. Candidates outside the UAE may be considered if they meet the requirements and are willing and able to relocate to the UAE for the project. UAE government public‑sector audit experience will be a strong advantage.

Contract & Compensation

We are seeking candidates at Associate, Senior, Assistant Manager and Manager levels with external/internal audit experience and the ability to work effectively on government or public‑sector assignments.