Assistant Manager - Audit & Assurance

BDO UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Auditor to manage audit assignments and lead client engagements. The role requires strong audit management skills and fluency in English, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications such as CPA or CA and have a proven record in engagement management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in auditing.
• Successful record of engagement management.
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the audit team and manage completion of audit assignments.
• Review complex financial statements according to IFRS.
• Prepare and review reports, communicating findings to clients.

Skills

Audit Management

Financial Review

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Documentation Skills

Education

CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent

Degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

• Responsible for coordinating the audit team to complete allocated complex assignments/group engagements in line with respective timeline. Ensure work is delegated appropriately.
• Responsible for monitoring project efficiency and ensuring timely billings and collections.
• Responsible for 1st level review of complex financial statements of the allocated assignments as per IFRS
• Takes responsibility for understanding key statistics and industry matters about entity before engagement begins, for example, by asking other team members and reading the prior year financial statements (including the enhanced audit report) or audit documentation
• Organize and lead attend preliminary meetings with clients as per allocated portfolio.
• Manage effectively different points of view to build consensus, promote collaboration and create a positive work environment for all team members
• Signs off appropriately on work performed and reviewed.
• Understand the client's requirements in detail. Organize ideas logically and present thoughts rationally and confidently.
• Prepares and reviews documentation by anticipating questions that reviewers may ask, including not just the conclusion but the relevant facts, analysis, reference to authoritative literature and professional judgements made in reaching it
• Documents objectivity, independence and continuance decisions, checking that sufficient enquiries have been made and that all information has been captured.
• Checks that staff on the engagement have adequate technical knowledge, including industry knowledge, for the areas in which they are working.
• Prepare/review reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client and agree with them. Actively participate in presentation to the Audit Committee/BOD/TCWG. Lead the client audit closing meetings.
• Perform appraisals or Support the Manager/ Director in performing appraisals for team members assigned on the engagement.
• Encourage others to take ownership of their own personal development. Be open and direct in dealing with difficult issues and conflicts.

Experience & Education

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in auditing, with leading professional services firms or large multinational organizations and systems
• CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent is must
• Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Successful record of engagement management
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing)