External Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an experienced audit professional in Saudi Arabia to oversee a portfolio of complex, high-risk engagements and advise the Engagement Partner on technical accounting, auditing, and risk matters.

The role requires 8+ years in external audit, 2-3 years at Manager level, and professional certification (CPA, SOCPA, or ACCA). Excellent English and good Arabic are expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in external audit, including 2-3 years at Manager level.
• Professional certification: CPA, SOCPA, or ACCA (required).
• Deep expertise in IFRS, ISA, and Saudi regulatory frameworks (SOCPA).
• Demonstrated track record managing complex client portfolios and multi-disciplinary teams.
• English level – Excellent; Arabic – Good.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a portfolio of complex, high-risk audit engagements.
• Advising the Engagement Partner on technical accounting, auditing, and risk matters.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing audit teams.
• Directing engagement economics, including budgeting, resourcing, billing, and profitability.
• Leading quality control reviews and ensuring full compliance with firm methodology, ISA, and regulatory requirements.
• Driving business development, including proposals and expanding existing client relationships.
• Partnering with the Partner group on strategic initiatives, practice growth, and talent strategy.

Skills

Audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Portfolio management

People development

Client advisory

Job description

Overseeing a portfolio of complex, high-risk audit engagements, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability. Acting as key advisor to the Engagement Partner on technical accounting, auditing, and risk matters. Leading, mentoring, and developing audit teams. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including CFOs and Audit Committees. Directing engagement economics, including budgeting, resourcing, billing, and profitability. Leading quality control reviews and ensuring full compliance with firm methodology, ISA, and regulatory requirements. Driving business development, including leading proposals and expanding existing client relationships. Partnering with the Partner group on strategic initiatives, practice growth, and talent strategy.

Qualifications

Years of experience: 8+Years in external audit, including 2-3 years at Manager level. Professional certification: CPA, SOCPA, or ACCA (required). Deep expertise in IFRS, ISA, and Saudi regulatory frameworks (SOCPA). Demonstrated track record managing complex client portfolios and multi-disciplinary teams. English level – Excellent; Arabic – Good.