Senior Audit Engagement Lead

ACCA Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UAE is seeking an experienced audit professional with a strong background in external audit and IFRS compliance to lead and coordinate audit engagements for a diverse client base. The role emphasizes engagement profitability, stakeholder management, and high-quality audit delivery across multiple engagements.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognized professional certification (CA/ACCA/CPA), possess 6+ years post-qualification experience, and demonstrate leadership in teams while engaging

Qualifications

• 6+ years post-qualification experience in External Audit and Assurance.
• CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent required.
• Strong IFRS, ISA knowledge and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate audit engagements, ensuring assignments are completed within agreed timelines and resources are allocated effectively.
• Monitor engagement profitability, project efficiency, billing, and collection processes.
• Perform first-level reviews of complex financial statements and audit documentation in compliance with IFRS and auditing standards.
• Develop an understanding of clients' businesses, industries, and key risks before engagement commencement.
• Manage client relationships, conduct planning and status meetings, and serve as a key contact throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Review audit workpapers, technical assessments, and judgments to ensure documentation supports conclusions.
• Ensure compliance with quality control requirements, independence standards, and client continuance procedures.
• Lead audit closing meetings, present findings to management and TCWG.
• Foster collaboration within engagement teams and provide technical guidance.
• Support people development through coaching and performance discussions.

Skills

External audit expertise

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA/ACCA/CPA certification

Job description

BDO UAE is seeking an experienced audit professional with a strong background in external audit and IFRS compliance to lead and coordinate audit engagements for a diverse client base. The role emphasizes engagement profitability, stakeholder management, and high-quality audit delivery across multiple engagements.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognized professional certification (CA/ACCA/CPA), possess 6+ years post-qualification experience, and demonstrate leadership in teams while engaging