Senior External Auditor - Bahrain Core

EY; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global audit firm in Bahrain is seeking a Senior External Auditor to support its Audit team. The role involves technical contributions to audit engagements, relationship building to identify business opportunities, and ensuring the quality of client deliverables. Ideal candidates possess a strong academic background, 4+ years of experience in external audit, and professional qualifications like ACCA or CPA.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

World-class training and development

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in external audit services.
• Strong academic background and relevant professional qualifications.
• Proficient in IFRS and consolidation audits.

Responsibilities

• Contribute technically to audit engagements and internal projects.
• Build relationships and identify potential business opportunities.
• Ensure client deliverables are high quality and reviewed.

Skills

Strong academic record, including a degree and professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA)

4+ years of professional experience in external audit professional services firms

Exposure to leading banking or non-banking audits with hands-on experience on consolidation

Well-versed with IFRS 7, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Degree and professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA

Job description

Overview

Senior External Auditor | Bahrain

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The opportunity

EY is looking for a Senior Auditor to assist our Audit team at Bahrain office in accurately reporting financial statements and offering valuable insights on accounting matters.

Your key responsibilities

• As part of the Audit team, you'll contribute technically to audit engagements and internal projects.
• You'll build relationships, identify potential business opportunities for EY, and focus on anticipating risks.
• Additionally, you'll ensure that client deliverables are of high quality and undergo review by the next-level reviewer before submission.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong academic record, including a degree and professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, CA
• 4+ years of professional experience in external audit professional services firms.
• Exposure of leading banking or non-banking audits, preferably on group audits with hands-on experience on consolidation.
• Well-versed with IFRS 7, 9, 10, 13, 15 and 16.
• Track record with a leading international audit firm
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have proficiency in Arabic language

What we look for

We seek confident entrepreneurs to drive innovative strategic visions and shape their unique EY journey with business acumen.

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.

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