Assistant Audit Manager – UAE Audit Leader

Dawn Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa and medical insurance

Job summary

Aabi Chartered Accountants in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to plan and deliver statutory audits for free zone and mainland clients, oversee audit staff, and manage client relationships and deadlines.

Key duties include leading engagements, reviewing working papers, drafting IFRS financial statements, coordinating with UAE authorities, and upholding ISA standards while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• Minimum five years of external audit experience, including at least two years in a UAE audit practice
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and International Standards on Auditing
• Track record of managing a portfolio of engagements and meeting statutory deadlines
• Experience auditing free zone entities and familiarity with UAE Free Zone requirements is a strong advantage
• Confident client-facing communication and the ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Plan audit engagements, including risk assessment and resource allocation
• Lead fieldwork and review working papers prepared by seniors and associates
• Draft and review financial statements under IFRS and IFRS for SMEs
• Manage free zone filing deadlines and liaise with authorities
• Ensure engagements comply with ISAs and internal quality control
• Identify and resolve technical accounting issues and escalate as needed
• Present findings and recommendations to client management
• Coach and supervise junior audit team members

Skills

Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CPA

External audit experience

IFRS knowledge

Portfolio management & deadlines

Client-facing communication

Pressure handling

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA)

Job description

Aabi Chartered Accountants in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to plan and deliver statutory audits for free zone and mainland clients, oversee audit staff, and manage client relationships and deadlines.

Key duties include leading engagements, reviewing working papers, drafting IFRS financial statements, coordinating with UAE authorities, and upholding ISA standards while mentoring junior team members.