Audit Assistant - Dubai

Black Pearl; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl in Dubai is seeking a motivated Audit Assistant to support our audit team in conducting financial audits and ensuring client records comply with UAE accounting standards.

You will assist with planning, document review, and basic testing, prepare working papers, and communicate with clients to gather documents, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. This role offers learning opportunities within the UAE regulatory framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist auditors with planning and conducting financial audits.
• Review financial statements, invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other supporting documents.
• Perform basic audit testing and verify financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing audit working papers, schedules, and reports.
• Identify discrepancies, errors, or unusual transactions and report them to the senior auditor.
• Communicate with clients to request and verify required documents and information.
• Maintain proper documentation of audit procedures and findings.
• Assist with account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Ensure audit work is completed accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Follow company policies, professional standards, and applicable UAE regulations.
• Provide general support to the audit team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Audit Assistant to support the audit team in conducting financial audits and ensuring that client records and financial statements are accurate and compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist auditors with planning and conducting financial audits.
• Review financial statements, invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other supporting documents.
• Perform basic audit testing and verify financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing audit working papers, schedules, and reports.
• Identify discrepancies, errors, or unusual transactions and report them to the senior auditor.
• Communicate with clients to request and verify required documents and information.
• Maintain proper documentation of audit procedures and findings.
• Assist with account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Ensure audit work is completed accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Follow company policies, professional standards, and applicable UAE regulations.
• Provide general support to the audit team as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in auditing or accounting is preferred.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the audit profession.
• UAE experience is an advantage.