Audit Senior

Russell Bedford (Dubai) Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Bedford International in DIFC is seeking an Audit Senior to join a full-service auditing and accounting practice with UAE regulatory ties and international standards.

The role requires a fully qualified CA, ACCA or CPA with 4–5 years external audit experience in the UAE and strong IFRS knowledge. You will coordinate audits, mentor juniors, and maintain client relationships in a challenging, sociable environment.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA qualification required.
• UAE-based external audit experience 4–5 years required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS is essential.
• Ability to liaise with clients and coordinate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Meet client commitments on external and internal audit engagements by executing the audit and completing files within the engagement timeframe.
• Perform audit engagements to a high standard while upholding firm values.
• Assist with planning external/internal audits, including budgeting and staffing planning.
• Coordinate the audit engagement from planning to completion within the stipulated time frame and quality level.
• Develop strong client relationships and liaise with client staff involved.
• Delegate to junior team members and provide on-the-job training and feedback.

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA qualification

UAE-based external audit experience 4–5 years

Job description

Russell Bedford International is a full-service auditing and accounting practice licensed in the Dubai International Financial Centre since March 2006 and regulated as an audit firm by the Dubai Financial Services Authority since early 2007. Over the years the firm has built a reputation for delivering a high standard of service across its portfolio of clients which include both regulated and non-regulated entities established within the Dubai International Financial Centre. The firm possesses a world-class base of cross-disciplinary professionals who are available to assist clients with all issues relating to business start-up and operation, transactions, licensing and regulatory matters.

Audit Senior - Job description

We are looking for a fully qualified CA, ACCA or CPA to join our team in DIFC as an Audit Senior

• You will be expected to meet client commitments on external and internal audit engagements by executing the audit and completing audit files within the specified timeframe of the engagement
• You will be required to perform specific audit engagements to the high standard of quality expected of employees of the firm, whilst demonstrating the firm values of: working as a team, focusing on our clients and targets, being a leader, and behaving with pride and enthusiasm and success for and through our people
• You will be assisting with the planning of external and internal audits, including budgeting, staffing planning and participation in audit planning meetings
• You will be coordinating the audit engagement from planning to completion within the stipulated time frame and with the required expected level of quality
• You will be developing strong working relationships with the client and the client staff involved
• You will be delegating to junior team members, provide on the job training and provide feedback.

Requirements:

• CA/ACCA/CPA (or equivalent) qualification
• Must be currently based in the UAE and must have a minimum of 4-5 years of external audit experience gained with a mid-tier or one of the Big 4 audit firms in the UAE
• Must have in-depth knowledge of IFRS
• Preference will be given to candidates that are currently working in an audit firm
• The ability to build strong client knowledge and act as an extension to the client
• The ability to liaise and coordinate effectively with members of the team and other service lines across the firm
• A real team-player with a 'can-do' attitude
• A keen interest in working in a challenging and sociable environment
• A commitment to continuous learning and to improve your own technical expertise