Senior External Audit Lead – Client Leadership

Jobtailor; Manama; On-site; BHD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bahrain seeks a Senior Audit Associate to join our Financial Services team. You will analyze financial statements, assess internal controls, and deliver high-quality audit services to clients.

The role requires strong communication in English and Arabic, experience with ISAs and IFRS (IFRS 9, 17), and the ability to coach junior staff and manage engagement risk.

A degree in accounting or finance and progress toward ACCA/CA/CPA are preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance or related major.
• Progressive experience at Senior Associate level with external audit clients in a Big 4 firm.
• ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA qualification pursued or completed preferred.
• Experience auditing Banking/Insurance clients is a plus.
• Strong communication and bilingual (Arabic/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client financial statements and ensure adherence to financial regulations.
• Examine accounting records, documents, and inventories as needed.
• Coordinate with clients and engage managers/partners on progress and risks.
• Review junior staff work and provide coaching and feedback.
• Assist in business development and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with risk, quality and independence standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship building

Project management

ISAs & IFRS knowledge

Auditing experience

Data analytics

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CA/ACA/CPA qualification in progress

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Jobtailor in Bahrain seeks a Senior Audit Associate to join our Financial Services team. You will analyze financial statements, assess internal controls, and deliver high-quality audit services to clients.

The role requires strong communication in English and Arabic, experience with ISAs and IFRS (IFRS 9, 17), and the ability to coach junior staff and manage engagement risk.

A degree in accounting or finance and progress toward ACCA/CA/CPA are preferred.