Senior External Auditor

ACCA Careers; Manama; On-site; BHD 17,500 - 22,500; Full time

Job summary

A mid-tier audit firm in Bahrain is looking for a Senior External Auditor to lead statutory audit engagements. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA, and a professional auditing certification. Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, planning audits, ensuring compliance, and providing detailed reports to clients. This position offers an opportunity to develop professionally in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant external audit experience, preferably in a mid-tier audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of statutory audits, IFRS, ISA, and Bahrain Companies Law requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audit engagements across diverse industries.
• Plan, execute, and finalize external audits ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervise junior audit staff in audit procedures and professional development.
• Identify compliance weaknesses and provide value-added recommendations.

Education

Professional Certification: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA

Additional certifications

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior External Auditor (Statutory Audits)

Location: Bahrain

Employment: Full Time

Company: Russell Bedford Assure Audit

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audit engagements across diverse industries in small and medium sectors.
• Plan, execute, and finalize external audits in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), IFRS, and Bahrain regulatory requirements.
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, accounting standards, and client-specific reporting frameworks.
• Supervise and guide junior audit staff in audit procedures, work allocation, and professional development.
• Develop and implement audit programs, ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with the latest auditing standards.
• Identify accounting, compliance, and control weaknesses; provide practical, value-added recommendations to clients.
• Communicate audit findings and draft clear, accurate audit reports with actionable insights for client management and stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during statutory audits, maintaining strong professional relationships and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Stay updated with changes in IFRS, auditing standards, and Bahrain statutory requirements issued by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, CBB, and other regulators.
• Independently manage multiple client engagements while ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, training initiatives, and continuous improvement within the audit practice.

Desired Profile

• Professional Certification: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA mandatory.
• Additional certifications are an advantage.

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant external audit experience, preferably within a mid-tier audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of statutory audits, IFRS, ISA, and Bahrain Companies Law requirements.

Core Competencies

• Proven ability to manage statutory audit engagements independently.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, auditing standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor audit teams, ensuring discipline, quality, and timeliness.
• High professional ethics, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering value-added services.