Audit Manager

Linked4HR Human Resources Consultancies LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy is looking for an experienced audit professional to join a client in Dubai. Candidates must have completed the UAE Fellowship Program (ACCA–EAAA) and possess over 5 years of UAE audit experience. The role involves planning and executing audits, preparing financial statements, and supervising audit staff. Strong knowledge of UAE regulations and accounting ethics is essential. Leadership and client engagement skills are necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit and assurance services experience.
• Proven experience as an Auditor in an Audit firm with min 3+ years of audit experience in the UAE.
• Strong practical application of IFRS and ISA in UAE audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and review statutory and internal audits in the UAE.
• Prepare and finalize audit working papers and financial statements.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Skills

UAE audit experience

Leadership skills

Understanding of UAE Commercial Companies Law

Strong regulatory awareness

Mentoring and client management skills

Education

UAE Fellowship Program (ACCA–EAAA)

Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA/ICAEW)

Job description

We are seeking an audit professional who has completed the UAE Fellowship Program (ACCA–EAAA) and has hands‑on UAE audit experience to join our client in Accounting & Business Advisory in Dubai.

Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

• Plan, execute, and review statutory and internal audits within the UAE.
• Prepare, review, and finalize audit working papers, financial statements, and reports.
• Assess internal controls, audit risks, and complex transactions.
• Address challenging audit areas, including related party transactions, going concern, and accounting judgments.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Apply UAE Commercial Companies Law, professional ethics, and independence standards.
• Ensure audits comply with UAE regulatory and professional requirements.
• Support documentation for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

Technical Leadership & Quality Control

• Provide guidance on IFRS, ISA, and UAE audit application.
• Develop and maintain audit methodology, manuals, and quality control procedures (ISQM / ISQC).
• Conduct internal technical reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Team & Client Engagement

• Supervise and mentor audit staff.
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.
• Support engagement planning, proposals, and client acceptance.

Mandatory Qualification Requirements

• UAE Fellowship Program (ACCA–EAAA).
• Experience of 5+ years of audit and assurance services.
• Proven experience as an Auditor in an Audit firm with minimum 3+ years of hands‑on audit experience in the UAE.
• Experience with Mainland and Free Zone entities.
• Professional accounting qualification: CA / CPA / ACCA / ICAEW (or equivalent), or advanced‑stage qualification with substantial audit experience.
• Strong practical application of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs and ISA in UAE audit engagements.
• Sound knowledge of UAE Commercial Companies Law, professional ethics, independence, ISQM / ISQC standards.
• Exposure to UAE VAT and Corporate Tax in audit and compliance contexts.
• Demonstrated continuous professional development (CPD) and high professional integrity.
• Exposure to multiple sectors and complex audit engagements in the UAE.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong regulatory awareness of UAE audit environment.
• Leadership, mentoring, and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead audit engagements.