Translator Audit – Dubai

Ernst & Young (EY); Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Dubai is seeking a Translator in Audit to translate documents from English to Arabic and back, maintaining accuracy and the original tone. You will handle financial statements, proposals, AGM minutes and government documents, manage multiple assignments, edit and proofread, and build term bases while meeting tight deadlines.

This role requires CAT tools proficiency, business English, and a background in financial translation within audit or banking.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Arabic; business-level English writing and speaking.
• 2-3 years of financial translation experience within audit, banking, or financial institution.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents from English to Arabic and vice versa with high accuracy and fidelity to the original meaning.
• Edit, standardize, proofread, and finalize translations; review tasks before sharing with manager or client; organize translated materials.
• Conduct term base research, share knowledge with the team, and adhere to EY policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluent English

Arabic (native)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English Language or translation

Tools

Trados Studio

Job description

Translator Audit – Dubai

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

As a Translator in Audit team, you will support with translation from English to Arabic and vice versa. You will provide high-quality translation for different documents such as financial statements, proposals, feasibility studies, AGM minutes, and government documents, while maintaining the precise meaning and spirit of the original text.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will manage multiple assignments and priorities to meet business commitments without delay. You will use dictionaries and resources to determine word meanings and find their closest equivalents in the target language, ensuring the original intent and tone are preserved. Presenting specialized information with strict accuracy, adhering to format requirements and deadlines, and maintaining a daily productivity standard of translating over 10 pages (250 words per page), depending on the complexity of the content, will be essential. Your responsibilities will also include editing, standardizing, proofreading, and finalizing translations from others, reviewing tasks before sharing them with your line manager or client, and organizing translated material for clarity and consistency. Additionally, you will conduct term base research, share knowledge with your team, and familiarize yourself with EY’s policies and procedures to understand how your role impacts the business.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Proficiency in using CAT Tools (Trados Studio)
• Fluent, business level English speaking and writing skills. Arabic language as your first language.
• Bachelor’s degree in the English Language or translation
• 2-3 years of financial translation experience within audit, banking, or financial institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ideally, you’ll also have a track record with a leading audit firm and a formal certificate or diploma of translation.

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.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need.