Audit Manager

Approach People Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Dubai seeks an Audit Manager to execute and supervise audit operations. This hands-on role involves managing client accounts, coaching team members, and delivering exceptional services across various industries. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication skills, and relevant licenses, with a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a managerial role within a public accounting firm.
• 6+ years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and IAS.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements.
• Research technical accounting issues and aid in business development.
• Coach and develop junior members of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Education

BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university

Licensed CPA/ICAP/ICAI/ICAEW/ACCA

Job description

For our international client, we are currently looking for a: Audit Manager.
A growing company with exciting opportunities, they have an international team and open-minded company culture.

The position:
In this hands-on role, you will be driving Audit operations within this growing company as well as:

• Manage and supervise the execution of external audit engagements of various clients
• Research technical accounting issues and aid in the identification of business development
• Manage client accounts including billing, fee analysis and new service development
• Work with other managers to help ensure the proper deployment of the audit staff and assist with the career development of team members
• Knowledge and ability to use proficiently standard office software, including word-processing, databases and spreadsheets
• Well-developed organization and time management skills, and the ability to work on own initiative, accurately to tight deadlines, and to prioritize between conflicting demands
• Ability to coach and develop junior members of the team
• Strong communication, leadership and project management skills

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in a managerial role within a public accounting firm
• 6+ years of current and/or recent financial statement audit experience within a public accounting firm
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university
• Licensed CPA/ICAP/ICAI/ICAEW/ACCA
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide exceptional client service
• Exposure to providing audit services to clients across a variety of industries
• Strong working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS)
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Arabic and french speaking is advantageous