Audit Associate – ACCA, IFRS/ISA Focus

ACCA Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in the UAE is seeking an Audit Associate to support planning and execution of audit engagements across client assignments. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines while collaborating with senior auditors.

You will gain exposure to IFRS, US GAAP, and ISA standards, participate in risk assessment, review internal controls, and prepare working papers and reports.

Qualifications

• ACCA qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
• Approximately 0 - 3 years of relevant audit experience, preferably with a Big 4 or reputed CA/audit firm.
• Candidates should currently be working in an audit firm.
• Experience in audit planning, preparation, execution, and supervision.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Sound knowledge of conducting audits in accordance with ISA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing audit engagements.
• Prepare audit plans for assigned audit areas based on risk, materiality, and engagement objectives.
• Review internal controls and identify control deficiencies, risks, and areas of non-compliance.
• Perform audit tests and substantiate financial statement balances and transactions.
• Inspect cash, receivables, payables, securities, canceled checks, and other supporting documentation.
• Review financial information relating to assets, liabilities, capital, income, and expenditures.
• Examine accounting books, records, and systems for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Collect and analyze data to identify errors, duplicated effort, inefficiencies, fraud indicators, or non-compliance.
• Document audit procedures, findings, issues, and conclusions in accordance with professional standards.
• Prepare audit working papers, reports, internal communications, and engagement status reports.
• Identify audit findings and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Follow up on outstanding audit matters and unresolved issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients and engagement team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive organizational and client information.
• Support senior auditors and take responsibility for assigned audit areas with minimum supervision.
• Travel to client locations when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Audit skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

ACCA qualification

Job description

ACCA Careers in the UAE is seeking an Audit Associate to support planning and execution of audit engagements across client assignments. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines while collaborating with senior auditors.

You will gain exposure to IFRS, US GAAP, and ISA standards, participate in risk assessment, review internal controls, and prepare working papers and reports.