Manager - External Audit, Dubai

EY; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Manager to join its Audit team in Dubai. The role involves leading complex audit engagements, managing teams, and mentoring junior members. The ideal candidate will have seven years of professional experience in external audit, along with a strong academic background including a degree and accounting qualification like ACCA or CPA.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

World-class experiences

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in external audit.
• Strong academic record, including a degree and accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of audit engagements and define the audit strategy.
• Personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams.
• Establish, maintain and strengthen relationships with clients.

Skills

Pro-activity

Accountability

Effective communication

Resource management

Education

Degree in accounting

ACCA or CPA qualification

Job description

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

EY MENA is looking for Managers to join its Audit team at Dubai office to lead on complex audit engagements and support business growth. In this role, you will build and strengthen internal and external relationships while ensuring high-quality work is delivered to clients. You will identify and elevate risks, foster a positive learning culture, and mentor junior team members to support their development.

Your key responsibilities

As a manager, you'll manage the delivery of audit engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Directors / Partner and executing it in compliance with Ernst & Young's policies and protocols. When required, you'll personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. You’ll also assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders as well as participate in business development initiatives.

You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, you’ll anticipate and identify risks and elevate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring. You will also contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals and contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.

Skills and attributes for success

Pro‑activity, accountability and results‑driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.

Qualifications & Experience

• Seven years of professional experience in external audit
• Have strong academic record, including a degree and accounting qualification, such as ACCA or CPA

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have experience with a Big 4 accounting firm

What we look for

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand‑new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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