Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance in Dubai to lead external audit engagements for financial services clients. You will supervise audit teams, manage client relationships, and ensure adherence to IFRS and ISA, while delivering high-quality service across Funds, Asset Management, Fintech, Banking, Insurance, and Brokerage.

The role requires 5–8 years of external audit experience with strong leadership and regulatory familiarity in the UAE market.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years external audit experience, including supervising audit teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA.
• Experience auditing financial services (Funds, Banking, Fintech, Insurance).
• ACCA/CA/CPA/ACA qualification preferred.
• UAE/GCC regulatory familiarity valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage external audit engagements for financial services clients.
• Supervise audit teams and provide guidance throughout audit assignments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Prepare audit documentation, review financial statements, and support the successful completion of audit projects.
• Work with clients across sectors including Funds, Asset Management, Fintech, Banking, Insurance, and Brokerage.

Skills

External audit

IFRS/ISA

Client management

Financial services

Team leadership

Education

ACCA/CA/CPA/ACA qualification

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance

Company: Confidential

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: AED 18,000 – AED 28,000 per month (as estimated in source posting)

Candidate Prerequisites: 5–8 Years External Audit Experience | IFRS & ISA Expertise | Financial Services Audit (Funds, Banking, Fintech, Insurance) | ACCA/CA/CPA/ACA Preferred

Role Overview

A growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance to join its Financial Services Audit team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This opportunity is ideal if you’re an audit professional looking to take on greater responsibility, work with high‑profile clients, and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

You’ll lead audit engagements, supervise audit teams, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with international auditing and financial reporting standards. Experience within the financial services sector and familiarity with UAE regulatory frameworks will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage external audit engagements for financial services clients.
• Supervise audit teams and provide guidance throughout audit assignments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Prepare audit documentation, review financial statements, and support the successful completion of audit projects.
• Work with clients across sectors including Funds, Asset Management, Fintech, Banking, Insurance, and Brokerage.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Experience: ACCA, CA, CPA, or ACA qualification preferred; 5–8 years of external audit experience, including experience supervising audit teams and managing client relationships.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and external audit methodologies; experience auditing financial services organizations (Funds, Asset Management, Fintech, Banking, Insurance, Brokerage); experience with DIFC, ADGM, DFSA, or FSRA regulations highly valued.
• Core Competencies: Exposure to UAE or GCC regulatory environments a strong advantage; strong audit planning, team leadership, and client relationship management; professionals from mid‑tier, regional, or boutique audit firms are encouraged to apply.