External Audit Manager

Lubbock Fine LLP; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Dubai is seeking an External Audit Manager to lead and oversee audit operations in the financial services sector. In this role, you will train a team, manage client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality audits. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in external audit, particularly within financial services, and be professionally qualified. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a top-tier auditing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of External Audit Manager experience in the UAE.
• 6+ years of External Audit experience in a top international firm.
• Professionally qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA) and strong experience auditing Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review work of Senior Associates & Associates.
• Oversee client relationships and negotiate fees.
• Support Audit Partner in team management and complex client engagements.

Skills

External Audit Experience

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

IFRS Knowledge

Education

ACA

CPA

ACCA

Tools

Audit Software

Microsoft Packages

Job description

Manager - External Audit (Financial Services)

Job description

As an External Audit Manager, your responsibilities will include supporting senior colleagues, organising & reviewing work, overseeing and providing training/guidance to a team of Senior Associates & Associates and being a key client contact.

As an External Audit Manager some of your responsibilities will include:

• Working strategically with the leadership team
• Taking responsibility for staff planning, reviewing work and overseeing the team
• Taking the lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients
• Supporting the Audit Partner in the running of the team
• Negotiating client fees per engagement as appropriate
• Involved in the interview process for new hires joining the team

These are the key skills which we're hoping you can tick:

• 2+ years of External Audit Manager experience in a top international firm in the UAE
• 6+ years of External Audit experience in a top international firm (preferably in the UAE)
• Professionally qualified (ACA, CPA, ACCA)
• Strong experience auditing Financial Services institutions, particularly Asset Managers and Brokerage Firms
• Confident in IFRS, internal controls, and consolidation of financial statements
• Experience working on complex audits and delegating workloads accordingly
• Comfortable using audit software and Microsoft packages
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical skills required
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed

The ideal candidate must already be based here in the UAE and should be currently working as a Manager in an Auditing Firm.