Audit & Assurance Manager JIS151393

MM Management Consultant; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MM Management Consultant is seeking an Audit & Assurance Manager bilingual in Arabic to lead audit engagements in the UAE. You will develop audit strategies, review financial statements, and ensure IFRS/ISA compliance while supervising teams and managing budgets.

Fluency in Arabic and English is required, with 7–10 years of relevant experience and a UAE/GCC background preferred. This role emphasizes client relations, business development, and staying current with regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA/ACA) preferred.
• 7–10 years of audit experience, preferably in UAE or GCC-based firms.
• 2–3 years in a managerial/supervisory role in auditing/consulting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop audit strategies, risk assessments, and engagement plans.
• Review financial statements, audit working papers, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, ISA, and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and evaluate internal controls.
• Supervise, coach, and review audit teams.
• Manage budgets, deadlines, and audit quality.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Build and maintain client relationships; contribute to business development.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting, auditing, and UAE regulations.

Skills

Audit management

Team leadership

Client management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IFRS knowledge

ISA knowledge

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Professional qualification such as CA/ACCA/CPA/ACA (preferred)

Job description

Audit & Assurance Manager – Bilingual Arabic

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Manage audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop audit strategies, risk assessments, audit programs, and engagement plans.
• Review financial statements, audit working papers, and audit documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, International Standards on Auditing (ISA), and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial and operational risks and evaluate internal controls.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of audit teams.
• Manage engagement budgets, deadlines, and overall audit quality.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to clients and senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support business development, including proposals, presentations, and client meetings.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to the growth of the Audit & Assurance practice.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting, auditing, and UAE regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent is preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant audit experience, preferably with a UAE audit/professional services firm.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a managerial/supervisory position in Auditing/Consulting firm.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, ISA, audit methodology, and financial reporting.
• Excellent client management, leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
• Strong ability to lead teams and manage multiple audit engagements.
• UAE/GCC experience is highly desirable.
• UAE driving license would be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Audit & Assurance
• IFRS
• ISA
• Risk Assessment
• Financial Reporting
• Team Leadership
• Client Management
• Business Development
• Analytical Skills
• Arabic & English