Senior Associate (Russian Speaker) - Audit & Assurance

BDO UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UAE is seeking an audit professional to lead and perform external audits, ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to IFRS. The role involves managing audit engagements, resolving accounting issues, and delivering client-ready reports to the Audit Committee/BOD.

Strong English and Russian fluency, plus CPA/ACCA/CA or equivalent, are required, with 1+ year post-qualification experience. The position is based in Dubai, offering exposure to multinational clients and a pathway for

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing)
• Fluent in Russian (Reading, Speaking and Writing)
• 1+ years of post-qualification experience in auditing
• Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• CPA, CA, ACCA Affiliate/Member or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform external audit of clients as per BDO audit methodology and ensure qualitative documentation.
• Assist the client in preparation or review of financial statements as per IFRS.
• Oversee project management of the audit engagement including project plan and timely client engagement.
• Identify and discuss audit and accounting issues with the engagement team and client, proposing resolutions.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client and discuss with Audit Committee/BOD/TCWG.
• Understand client needs and business objectives to anticipate issues and propose services for value addition.
• Provide exceptional client service with detailed understanding of client requirements and timely delivery.
• Stay updated on local regulations, IFRS changes and audit methodology and discuss changes with clients proactively.

Job description

BDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.

From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.

Job Description

• Responsible to lead and perform external audit of clients as per BDO audit methodology and ensuring a qualitative documentation.
• Responsible to assist the client in preparation or review of financial statements of the allocated assignments as per the International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Responsible for the overall project management of the audit engagement such as preparation of project plan, timely engagement with client and effective turnaround of audit deliverables.
• Identify and discuss audit & accounting issues on a timely basis with the audit engagement team and the client along with proposing proper resolution of these matters.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the client and agree with them. Develop strengths to present to the Audit Committee/BOD/TCWG.
• Follow the evolution of the client’s needs, commercial focus and business objectives, and timely anticipate issues and questions. Propose relevant services and solutions to provide value addition.
• Provide exceptional client service by understanding the client's requirement in detail and ensuring timely delivery.
• Ensure continuous professional development by updating oneself on local regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards, any changes to audit methodology etc. and discussing any such changes with the clients proactively.

Qualification & Key Attributes

• CPA, CA, ACCA Affiliate/Member or equivalent is must
• 1+ years of post-qualification experience in auditing, with leading professional services firms or large multinational organizations and systems
• Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Successful record of engagement management
• Fluent in English (Reading, Speaking and Writing)
• Fluent in Russian (Reading, Speaking and Writing)

Location: Dubai

BDO's Story

The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.

In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: “Our Dream” - emphasizing that it’s time for BDO to lead— for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or “WHY,” drives us forward.

Our WHY is “People helping People achieve their Dreams”. Our “WHY” defines our identity – serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people’s dreams matter to us.

We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culture—a fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.

What It’s Like to Work at BDO UAE

While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.

We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.

Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate.

At BDO UAE, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.