Senior Group Audit Specialist

Yokogawa; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Yokogawa Bahrain in Muharraq is seeking a qualified auditor/finance analyst to support statutory audits, prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure IFRS/compliant reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or master’s in accounting or finance, with CPA/CIA/ACCA considered a plus, and strong Excel and accounting software skills. This full‑time role offers a path to growth within a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Proven experience in auditing, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and IFRS/local GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute statutory and internal audits for regional entities.
• Prepare and review financial analyses, reconciliations, and reports.
• Support consolidation of stand-alone and group financial statements.
• Track progress and resolve open items with auditors and stakeholders.
• Support corrective actions to strengthen internal controls.
• Monitor updates in accounting standards and communicate changes to leadership.

Skills

Auditing

Financial analysis

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting or finance

Proven auditing/accounting/financial analysis experience

Strong knowledge of auditing standards and IFRS/GAAP

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa is a leading provider of industrial automation, test & measurement, information systems and industrial services across a broad range of industries. The company commits itself to the United Nations sustainable development goals by using technology to support the energy transition, biotechnology, AI and industrial cybersecurity.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries under one corporate mission: “co‑innovate tomorrow”. We look for dynamic colleagues who share a passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer great career opportunities to grow within a truly global culture that values respect, collaboration, integrity and gratitude.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Assist in coordinating and executing statutory and ICV audits for YMA Middle East and African entities, ensuring adherence to local regulations, audit requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare and review financial analyses, reconciliations, schedules, and reports to support accurate and compliant stand‑alone and consolidated financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards (e.g., local GAAP/IFRS).
• Track audit progress and support the resolution of open items, working with internal teams, external auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of audit deliverables.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to gather, verify, and consolidate audit‑related data, supporting accurate financial reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Support the implementation and follow‑up of corrective actions, ensuring audit findings are resolved efficiently, risks are mitigated, and internal controls are strengthened.
• Monitor updates in accounting standards, audit requirements, and industry practices, and communicate relevant changes to the Group Leader to support compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree / master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in auditing, accounting, or financial analysis
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Competencies

• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Experience with regulatory audits or compliance reviews
• Knowledge of data analytics or audit software tools
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Maintain strict confidentiality and governance

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.