Associate | Audit | Audit & Assurance | UAE FY27

ACCA Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte, a leading global professional services firm, seeks an Audit & Assurance Associate in Abu Dhabi. You will join a team delivering high-quality audits, leveraging standard methodologies and a global network, with strong emphasis on risk assessment, standards compliance and stakeholder alignment.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication, with opportunities to grow within a multinational environment in the GCC region.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, auditing or related field.
• Relevant work experience (internships, summer positions, school jobs).
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels; fluent in English; bilingual Arabic/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of addressing audit and risk priorities in line with explicit stakeholder requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and perform risk assessment procedures for identifying risks of material misstatement.
• Delivery of high-quality audits via methodologies, content, guidance and tools.
• Formulate reasonable judgements and conclusions to deliver informative outputs.
• Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, laws and regulations, ethical standards, independence requirements and the firm\'s quality control procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Degree in accounting or auditing

Job description

Audit & Assurance | Associate

Deloitte, established globally in 1845, is the world\u2019s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. We are present in more than 150 countries, and as the world\u2019s largest management consulting business, Deloitte is distinct in its ability to help clients solve their most complex problems, from strategy to implementation.

Position Summary

Location

Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Audit & Assurance | Associate

Deloitte has a proud legacy in the Middle East region, with an uninterrupted presence since 1926, and is present across 23 offices in 15 countries with 7,000+ professionals in the Levant region and the wider GCC. We have served as trusted advisors for clients for almost 100 years and contributed to the advancements and growth of the professional services industry in the region. We have received numerous awards in the last few years, such as Brand Finance\'s strongest and most valuable "commercial services" brand in the world for the 6th consecutive year (2024), the Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in the UAE (2022-2023), the Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in the KSA (2022-2023), "World\'s Most Attractive Employers" (2023), the Middle East Tax Firm of the year (2023). These awards are a recognition of how Deloitte makes an impact that matters to its clients, talent, and society. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Our organization has grown in scale and diversity, providing services across the region, with our shared culture remaining the same. We aim to help clients realize their ambitions, make a positive difference in society, and maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action.

During Your Tenure As An Associate In Audit & Assurance, You Will Demonstrate And Develop Your Capabilities In The Following Areas

• Demonstrates an appreciation of the importance of addressing specific audit and risk advisory priorities in line with explicit stakeholder requirements
• Have knowledge of relevant accounting standards applicable to the entity and perform risk assessment procedures to provide a basis for the identification and assessments of the risks of material misstatement
• Delivery of high-quality audits via a number of enablers like Global Audit Imperatives, methodology, content, guidance, learning and other tools
• Formulate reasonable judgements and conclusion in order to deliver informative and timely outputs
• Compliance with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the audit firm\'s quality control procedures

Leadership capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, auditing or related field
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing). Preference will be given to Bilingual candidates (Arabic/English).