Senior External Auditors S2/S3 - Dubai/ Sharjah

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Auditor to join their Audit team. The role involves participating in audit engagements and providing insights into financial statements. Ideal candidates must possess a strong academic record, a degree combined with professional accounting qualifications like CPA, ACCA, or CA, and at least four years of experience in external audit. The firm promotes a positive culture and offers a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

World-class experiences and training

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with an accounting degree and professional qualification.
• Minimum four years of professional experience in external audit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements and support team members.
• Prepare for meetings and assist in preparing reports for clients.
• Identify and escalate business opportunities and risks.

Skills

Pro‑activity

Accountability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree & professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA)

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 is looking for a Senior Auditor to support our Audit team and help our clients meet their requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters.

Your key responsibilities

As a member of the Audit team you will participate in audit engagements, working effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating senior team members on progress. You will also help prepare for meetings with target management teams, participate in these meetings, assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties and develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.

Actively establishing internal and external relationships, and identifying and escalating potential business opportunities for EY will be essential, as well contributing to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals. With a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, you’ll escalate issues as appropriate. You’ll confirm that the work delivered to clients is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

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.

Qualification & Experience

• Strong academic record, including a degree & professional accounting qualification like CPA, ACCA or CA
• At least four years of professional experience in external audit

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have an 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.

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

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