Senior Supervisor – Audit (FY25 - DXB)

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A global audit and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Supervisor for their Audit team in Dubai. This role requires a B.Sc in accounting, along with ACCA or CPA qualifications and at least 5 years of audit experience. Responsibilities include supervising audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coaching junior team members. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential. Join our team and help drive quality in audit services.

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years’ experience, including 3 years post qualification.
• Prior experience with clients in real estate, construction, or oil & gas sectors.
• Hands-on experience in advanced audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support high-quality audit activities.
• Identify and communicate audit efficiency opportunities.
• Supervise and provide coaching to audit associates.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer Focus

Mentors new team members

Education

B.Sc in accounting or equivalent

Accounting qualification or equivalent (ACCA, CPA)

Thorough knowledge of IFRS & ISA

Job description

Job description

Role: Senior Supervisor – Audit (FY25 - DXB)

Position Commencement Date: October 1st, 2024.

Interviews to Commence in June 2024

We are currently seeking a qualified Audit Managers to join our team for the FY25 Hiring Session. The selected candidate will assume responsibilities starting from October 1st, 2024, with interviews scheduled to begin in June 2024.

Job Identification

Title: Senior Associate 2

Department: Audit

Supervisor / Head of department (Job title): Manager

Supervised function(s): Senior Associate 1, Associate 1,2,3

Hierarchical level: Senior Associate 2

Job Family: Audit

Objective and Responsibilities

Job purpose: The audit supervisor must exhibit high standards of professional and social ethics and must accept full responsibility as the in-charge for audit engagements of varying size and complexity to include, planning and coordinating the various phases of the field work, directing and reviewing the work of less experienced team members.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements and supporting the execution of a high-quality audit
• Identify and communicate potential issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and process improvement to Managers and Partners
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of audits and client interactions and ensuring efficient information flow from the client to the audit team
• Support the design and execution of an engagement's audit approach and procedures in accordance with relevant regulatory professional auditing and assurance standards, and applicable firm guidance and KPMG methodology
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and staying current on developments in accounting literature, including those specific to assigned industries
• Supervise audit associates and interns on engagements and providing coaching, timely feedback, and reviewing their audit documentation
• Ensure and maintain compliance with the firm’s training requirements

Profile

Education requirements:

• B.Sc in accounting or equivalent
• Accounting qualification or equivalent (ACCA, CPA)
• Technically sound, thorough knowledge of IFRS & ISA

Work experience requirements:

• 5 to 6 years’ experience (Minimum 3 year post qualification experience)
• Prior experience in dealing in clients involved in real estate, construction and related industries and oil & gas sectors.
• Hands on experience in advanced audit Methodologies

Knowledge / Technical Skills

1. Strong analytical skills.
2. Customer Focus
3. Mentors new team members

Language skills

Language - Speaking - Reading - Writing - Listening

English - Fluent - Fluent - Fluent - Fluent

Arabic - Fluent - Fluent - Fluent - Fluent

Interpersonal skills

1. Proactive and independent person, with ability to initiate tasks independently
2. Researching skills- Identifies, documents and shares knowledge that might be useful to others
3. Excellent analytical skills- Identifies ways to analyze information quickly and efficiently
4. Proficient problem solver- Suggests innovative and creative solutions to problems
5. Effective communicator

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